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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,907.55, 332,441.21 and 132,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,907.55, 332,441.21 and 132,011.24 is: 182,169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,907.55 : 332,441.21 = 132,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,907.55/332,441.21 = 132,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,907.55x = 332,441.21 × 132,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,907.55x = 43,885,975,027.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,885,975,027.02/240,907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,169.37

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