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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,260.52, 331,566.44 and 132,837.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,260.52, 331,566.44 and 132,837.49 is: 183,319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,260.52 : 331,566.44 = 132,837.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,260.52/331,566.44 = 132,837.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,260.52x = 331,566.44 × 132,837.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,260.52x = 44,044,453,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,453,657.84/240,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,319.56

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