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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,929.92, 332,483.67 and 132,016.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,929.92, 332,483.67 and 132,016.94 is: 182,183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,929.92 : 332,483.67 = 132,016.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,929.92/332,483.67 = 132,016.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,929.92x = 332,483.67 × 132,016.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,929.92x = 43,893,476,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,893,476,713.37/240,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,183.59

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