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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,222.81, 331,502.95 and 132,790.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,222.81, 331,502.95 and 132,790.54 is: 183,248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,222.81 : 331,502.95 = 132,790.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,222.81/331,502.95 = 132,790.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,222.81x = 331,502.95 × 132,790.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,222.81x = 44,020,456,074.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,020,456,074.37/240,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,248.44

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