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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,250.96, 331,517.17 and 132,806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,250.96, 331,517.17 and 132,806.08 is: 183,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,250.96 : 331,517.17 = 132,806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,250.96/331,517.17 = 132,806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,250.96x = 331,517.17 × 132,806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,250.96x = 44,027,496,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,027,496,380.80/240,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,256.28

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