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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,245.10, 331,545.15 and 132,822.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,245.10, 331,545.15 and 132,822.05 is: 183,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,245.10 : 331,545.15 = 132,822.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,245.10/331,545.15 = 132,822.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,245.10x = 331,545.15 × 132,822.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,245.10x = 44,036,504,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036,504,832.83/240,245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,298.24

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