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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,248.30, 331,526.25 and 132,817.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,248.30, 331,526.25 and 132,817.37 is: 183,278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,248.30 : 331,526.25 = 132,817.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,248.30/331,526.25 = 132,817.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,248.30x = 331,526.25 × 132,817.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,248.30x = 44,032,442,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,032,442,953.33/240,248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,278.90

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