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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,045.28, 331,259.99 and 132,608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,045.28, 331,259.99 and 132,608.30 is: 182,998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,045.28 : 331,259.99 = 132,608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,045.28/331,259.99 = 132,608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,045.28x = 331,259.99 × 132,608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,045.28x = 43,927,821,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,927,821,812.58/240,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,998.07

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