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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,250.38, 331,531.29 and 132,814.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,250.38, 331,531.29 and 132,814.01 is: 183,275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,250.38 : 331,531.29 = 132,814.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,250.38/331,531.29 = 132,814.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,250.38x = 331,531.29 × 132,814.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,250.38x = 44,031,998,407.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,031,998,407.72/240,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,275.46

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