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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,253.99, 331,534.24 and 132,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,253.99, 331,534.24 and 132,809.40 is: 183,267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,253.99 : 331,534.24 = 132,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,253.99/331,534.24 = 132,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,253.99x = 331,534.24 × 132,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,253.99x = 44,030,863,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030,863,161.83/240,253.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,267.98

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