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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,255.32, 331,576.54 and 132,833.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,255.32, 331,576.54 and 132,833.52 is: 183,323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,255.32 : 331,576.54 = 132,833.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,255.32/331,576.54 = 132,833.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,255.32x = 331,576.54 × 132,833.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,255.32x = 44,044,478,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,478,625.54/240,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,323.64

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