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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,255.60, 331,569.90 and 132,823.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,255.60, 331,569.90 and 132,823.55 is: 183,305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,255.60 : 331,569.90 = 132,823.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,255.60/331,569.90 = 132,823.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,255.60x = 331,569.90 × 132,823.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,255.60x = 44,040,289,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,040,289,533.30/240,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,305.99

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