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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,248.10, 331,513.56 and 132,803.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,248.10, 331,513.56 and 132,803.54 is: 183,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,248.10 : 331,513.56 = 132,803.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,248.10/331,513.56 = 132,803.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,248.10x = 331,513.56 × 132,803.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,248.10x = 44,026,174,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,026,174,326.00/240,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,252.96

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