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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,926.42, 332,478.84 and 132,013.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,926.42, 332,478.84 and 132,013.45 is: 182,178.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,926.42 : 332,478.84 = 132,013.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,926.42/332,478.84 = 132,013.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,926.42x = 332,478.84 × 132,013.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,926.42x = 43,891,677,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,891,677,760.85/240,926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,178.77

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