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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,261.74, 331,554.72 and 132,836.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,261.74, 331,554.72 and 132,836.30 is: 183,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,261.74 : 331,554.72 = 132,836.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,261.74/331,554.72 = 132,836.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,261.74x = 331,554.72 × 132,836.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,261.74x = 44,042,502,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042,502,252.34/240,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,310.51

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