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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,252.74, 331,532.51 and 132,808.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,252.74, 331,532.51 and 132,808.15 is: 183,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,252.74 : 331,532.51 = 132,808.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,252.74/331,532.51 = 132,808.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,252.74x = 331,532.51 × 132,808.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,252.74x = 44,030,219,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030,219,317.96/240,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,266.25

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