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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,924.71, 332,476.48 and 132,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,924.71, 332,476.48 and 132,011.73 is: 182,176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,924.71 : 332,476.48 = 132,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,924.71/332,476.48 = 132,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,924.71x = 332,476.48 × 132,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,924.71x = 43,890,796,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,890,796,720.91/240,924.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,176.41

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