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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,250.86, 331,544.34 and 132,825.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,250.86, 331,544.34 and 132,825.42 is: 183,298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,250.86 : 331,544.34 = 132,825.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,250.86/331,544.34 = 132,825.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,250.86x = 331,544.34 × 132,825.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,250.86x = 44,037,516,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,516,209.12/240,250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,298.06

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