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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,251.13, 331,530.30 and 132,806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,251.13, 331,530.30 and 132,806.66 is: 183,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,251.13 : 331,530.30 = 132,806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,251.13/331,530.30 = 132,806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,251.13x = 331,530.30 × 132,806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,251.13x = 44,029,430,174.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,029,430,174.15/240,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,264.20

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