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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,258.24, 331,541.64 and 132,821.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,258.24, 331,541.64 and 132,821.82 is: 183,285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,258.24 : 331,541.64 = 132,821.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,258.24/331,541.64 = 132,821.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,258.24x = 331,541.64 × 132,821.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,258.24x = 44,035,964,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,035,964,030.58/240,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,285.97

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