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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,254.58, 331,522.18 and 132,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,254.58, 331,522.18 and 132,809.70 is: 183,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,254.58 : 331,522.18 = 132,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,254.58/331,522.18 = 132,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,254.58x = 331,522.18 × 132,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,254.58x = 44,029,361,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,029,361,269.15/240,254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,261.28

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