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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,251.96, 331,518.55 and 132,807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,251.96, 331,518.55 and 132,807.08 is: 183,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,251.96 : 331,518.55 = 132,807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,251.96/331,518.55 = 132,807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,251.96x = 331,518.55 × 132,807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,251.96x = 44,028,010,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,028,010,591.33/240,251.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,257.65

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