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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,259.28, 331,543.56 and 132,820.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,259.28, 331,543.56 and 132,820.88 is: 183,284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,259.28 : 331,543.56 = 132,820.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,259.28/331,543.56 = 132,820.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,259.28x = 331,543.56 × 132,820.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,259.28x = 44,035,907,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,035,907,397.53/240,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,284.94

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