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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,227.04, 331,495.92 and 132,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,227.04, 331,495.92 and 132,799 is: 183,253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,227.04 : 331,495.92 = 132,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,227.04/331,495.92 = 132,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,227.04x = 331,495.92 × 132,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,227.04x = 44,022,326,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022,326,680.08/240,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,253.00

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