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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,228.48, 331,510.47 and 132,803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,228.48, 331,510.47 and 132,803.04 is: 183,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,228.48 : 331,510.47 = 132,803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,228.48/331,510.47 = 132,803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,228.48x = 331,510.47 × 132,803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,228.48x = 44,025,598,207.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025,598,207.83/240,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,265.52

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