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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,965.78, 332,530.12 and 132,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,965.78, 332,530.12 and 132,071 is: 182,256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,965.78 : 332,530.12 = 132,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,965.78/332,530.12 = 132,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,965.78x = 332,530.12 × 132,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,965.78x = 43,917,585,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917,585,478.52/240,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,256.52

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