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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,986.28, 332,564.72 and 132,089.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,986.28, 332,564.72 and 132,089.79 is: 182,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,986.28 : 332,564.72 = 132,089.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,986.28/332,564.72 = 132,089.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,986.28x = 332,564.72 × 132,089.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,986.28x = 43,928,403,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,928,403,365.76/240,986.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,285.91

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