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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,908.05, 332,441.90 and 132,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,908.05, 332,441.90 and 132,011.74 is: 182,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,908.05 : 332,441.90 = 132,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,908.05/332,441.90 = 132,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,908.05x = 332,441.90 × 132,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,908.05x = 43,886,232,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,886,232,005.70/240,908.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,170.06

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