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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,254.04, 331,536.32 and 132,817.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,254.04, 331,536.32 and 132,817.66 is: 183,280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,254.04 : 331,536.32 = 132,817.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,254.04/331,536.32 = 132,817.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,254.04x = 331,536.32 × 132,817.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,254.04x = 44,033,878,227.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,033,878,227.41/240,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,280.49

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