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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,964.78, 332,528.74 and 132,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,964.78, 332,528.74 and 132,070 is: 182,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,964.78 : 332,528.74 = 132,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,964.78/332,528.74 = 132,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,964.78x = 332,528.74 × 132,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,964.78x = 43,917,070,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917,070,691.80/240,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,255.14

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