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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,251.74, 331,531.13 and 132,807.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,251.74, 331,531.13 and 132,807.15 is: 183,264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,251.74 : 331,531.13 = 132,807.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,251.74/331,531.13 = 132,807.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,251.74x = 331,531.13 × 132,807.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,251.74x = 44,029,704,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,029,704,843.60/240,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,264.88

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