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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,258.33, 331,580.67 and 132,836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,258.33, 331,580.67 and 132,836.52 is: 183,327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,258.33 : 331,580.67 = 132,836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,258.33/331,580.67 = 132,836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,258.33x = 331,580.67 × 132,836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,258.33x = 44,046,022,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046,022,302.07/240,258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,327.76

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