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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,232.04, 331,502.80 and 132,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,232.04, 331,502.80 and 132,804 is: 183,259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,232.04 : 331,502.80 = 132,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,232.04/331,502.80 = 132,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,232.04x = 331,502.80 × 132,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,232.04x = 44,024,897,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024,897,851.20/240,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,259.89

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