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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,255.63, 331,536.51 and 132,811.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,255.63, 331,536.51 and 132,811.16 is: 183,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,255.63 : 331,536.51 = 132,811.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,255.63/331,536.51 = 132,811.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,255.63x = 331,536.51 × 132,811.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,255.63x = 44,031,746,817.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,031,746,817.77/240,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,270.41

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