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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,908.92, 332,443.11 and 132,012.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,908.92, 332,443.11 and 132,012.61 is: 182,171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,908.92 : 332,443.11 = 132,012.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,908.92/332,443.11 = 132,012.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,908.92x = 332,443.11 × 132,012.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,908.92x = 43,886,682,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,886,682,627.62/240,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,171.26

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