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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,259.27, 331,564.72 and 132,836.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,259.27, 331,564.72 and 132,836.23 is: 183,317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,259.27 : 331,564.72 = 132,836.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,259.27/331,564.72 = 132,836.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,259.27x = 331,564.72 × 132,836.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,259.27x = 44,043,807,405.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043,807,405.81/240,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,317.83

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