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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,256.62, 331,561.06 and 132,833.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,256.62, 331,561.06 and 132,833.59 is: 183,314.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,256.62 : 331,561.06 = 132,833.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,256.62/331,561.06 = 132,833.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,256.62x = 331,561.06 × 132,833.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,256.62x = 44,042,444,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042,444,743.02/240,256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,314.18

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