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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,250.59, 331,520.40 and 132,803.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,250.59, 331,520.40 and 132,803.28 is: 183,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,250.59 : 331,520.40 = 132,803.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,250.59/331,520.40 = 132,803.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,250.59x = 331,520.40 × 132,803.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,250.59x = 44,026,996,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,026,996,506.91/240,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,254.48

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