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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,261.65, 331,568 and 132,838.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,261.65, 331,568 and 132,838.62 is: 183,321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,261.65 : 331,568 = 132,838.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,261.65/331,568 = 132,838.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,261.65x = 331,568 × 132,838.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,261.65x = 44,045,035,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,035,556.16/240,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,321.12

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