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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,249.17, 331,529.61 and 132,812.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,249.17, 331,529.61 and 132,812.79 is: 183,273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,249.17 : 331,529.61 = 132,812.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,249.17/331,529.61 = 132,812.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,249.17x = 331,529.61 × 132,812.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,249.17x = 44,031,372,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,031,372,938.40/240,249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,273.78

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