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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,984.40, 332,557.92 and 132,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,984.40, 332,557.92 and 132,091.36 is: 182,285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,984.40 : 332,557.92 = 132,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,984.40/332,557.92 = 132,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,984.40x = 332,557.92 × 132,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,984.40x = 43,928,027,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,928,027,931.57/240,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,285.77

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