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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,241.59, 331,508.03 and 132,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,241.59, 331,508.03 and 132,794.28 is: 183,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,241.59 : 331,508.03 = 132,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,241.59/331,508.03 = 132,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,241.59x = 331,508.03 × 132,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,241.59x = 44,022,369,494.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022,369,494.10/240,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,242.08

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