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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,969.87, 332,537.94 and 132,076.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,969.87, 332,537.94 and 132,076.85 is: 182,265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,969.87 : 332,537.94 = 132,076.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,969.87/332,537.94 = 132,076.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,969.87x = 332,537.94 × 132,076.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,969.87x = 43,920,561,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,920,561,958.00/240,969.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,265.78

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