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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,249.64, 331,554.18 and 132,819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,249.64, 331,554.18 and 132,819.88 is: 183,296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,249.64 : 331,554.18 = 132,819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,249.64/331,554.18 = 132,819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,249.64x = 331,554.18 × 132,819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,249.64x = 44,036,986,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036,986,401.10/240,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,296.78

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