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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,927.92, 332,480.91 and 132,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,927.92, 332,480.91 and 132,014.94 is: 182,180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,927.92 : 332,480.91 = 132,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,927.92/332,480.91 = 132,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,927.92x = 332,480.91 × 132,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,927.92x = 43,892,447,384.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,892,447,384.80/240,927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,180.83

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