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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,962.78, 332,525.98 and 132,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,962.78, 332,525.98 and 132,068 is: 182,252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,962.78 : 332,525.98 = 132,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,962.78/332,525.98 = 132,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,962.78x = 332,525.98 × 132,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,962.78x = 43,916,041,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,916,041,126.64/240,962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,252.38

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