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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,259.52, 331,565.06 and 132,836.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,259.52, 331,565.06 and 132,836.49 is: 183,318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,259.52 : 331,565.06 = 132,836.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,259.52/331,565.06 = 132,836.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,259.52x = 331,565.06 × 132,836.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,259.52x = 44,043,939,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043,939,109.13/240,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,318.18

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