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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,254.34, 331,521.87 and 132,809.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,254.34, 331,521.87 and 132,809.46 is: 183,260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,254.34 : 331,521.87 = 132,809.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,254.34/331,521.87 = 132,809.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,254.34x = 331,521.87 × 132,809.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,254.34x = 44,029,240,532.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,029,240,532.89/240,254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,260.96

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