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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,256.58, 331,524.94 and 132,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,256.58, 331,524.94 and 132,811.70 is: 183,264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,256.58 : 331,524.94 = 132,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,256.58/331,524.94 = 132,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,256.58x = 331,524.94 × 132,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,256.58x = 44,030,390,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,030,390,873.80/240,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,264.04

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