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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,250.64, 331,555.56 and 132,820.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,250.64, 331,555.56 and 132,820.88 is: 183,298.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,250.64 : 331,555.56 = 132,820.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,250.64/331,555.56 = 132,820.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,250.64x = 331,555.56 × 132,820.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,250.64x = 44,037,501,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,501,248.09/240,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,298.16

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