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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,246.09, 331,514.24 and 132,798.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,246.09, 331,514.24 and 132,798.78 is: 183,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,246.09 : 331,514.24 = 132,798.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,246.09/331,514.24 = 132,798.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,246.09x = 331,514.24 × 132,798.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,246.09x = 44,024,685,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,024,685,960.63/240,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,248.29

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