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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,261.15, 331,567.31 and 132,838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,261.15, 331,567.31 and 132,838.12 is: 183,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,261.15 : 331,567.31 = 132,838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,261.15/331,567.31 = 132,838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,261.15x = 331,567.31 × 132,838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,261.15x = 44,044,775,791.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,775,791.83/240,261.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,320.43

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