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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,259.74, 331,551.96 and 132,834.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,259.74, 331,551.96 and 132,834.30 is: 183,307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,259.74 : 331,551.96 = 132,834.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,259.74/331,551.96 = 132,834.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,259.74x = 331,551.96 × 132,834.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,259.74x = 44,041,472,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041,472,520.23/240,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,307.75

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