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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,260.22, 331,541.64 and 132,831.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,260.22, 331,541.64 and 132,831.54 is: 183,297.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,260.22 : 331,541.64 = 132,831.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,260.22/331,541.64 = 132,831.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,260.22x = 331,541.64 × 132,831.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,260.22x = 44,039,186,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039,186,615.33/240,260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,297.87

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