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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,257.27, 331,561.96 and 132,834.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,257.27, 331,561.96 and 132,834.23 is: 183,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,257.27 : 331,561.96 = 132,834.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,257.27/331,561.96 = 132,834.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,257.27x = 331,561.96 × 132,834.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,257.27x = 44,042,776,907.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042,776,907.35/240,257.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,315.06

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