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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,258.27, 331,563.34 and 132,835.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,258.27, 331,563.34 and 132,835.23 is: 183,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,258.27 : 331,563.34 = 132,835.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,258.27/331,563.34 = 132,835.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,258.27x = 331,563.34 × 132,835.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,258.27x = 44,043,292,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043,292,528.47/240,258.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,316.45

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