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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,244.84, 331,509.09 and 132,800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,244.84, 331,509.09 and 132,800.28 is: 183,248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,244.84 : 331,509.09 = 132,800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,244.84/331,509.09 = 132,800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,244.84x = 331,509.09 × 132,800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,244.84x = 44,024,499,974.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024,499,974.55/240,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,248.47

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