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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,260.65, 331,566.62 and 132,837.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,260.65, 331,566.62 and 132,837.62 is: 183,319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,260.65 : 331,566.62 = 132,837.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,260.65/331,566.62 = 132,837.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,260.65x = 331,566.62 × 132,837.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,260.65x = 44,044,518,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,518,350.22/240,260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,319.74

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