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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,227.28, 331,513.74 and 132,797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,227.28, 331,513.74 and 132,797.34 is: 183,260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,227.28 : 331,513.74 = 132,797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,227.28/331,513.74 = 132,797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,227.28x = 331,513.74 × 132,797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,227.28x = 44,024,142,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024,142,845.45/240,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,260.38

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