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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,230.28, 331,517.88 and 132,800.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,230.28, 331,517.88 and 132,800.34 is: 183,264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,230.28 : 331,517.88 = 132,800.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,230.28/331,517.88 = 132,800.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,230.28x = 331,517.88 × 132,800.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,230.28x = 44,025,687,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025,687,180.08/240,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,264.52

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