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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,261.77, 331,568.17 and 132,838.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,261.77, 331,568.17 and 132,838.74 is: 183,321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,261.77 : 331,568.17 = 132,838.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,261.77/331,568.17 = 132,838.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,261.77x = 331,568.17 × 132,838.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,261.77x = 44,045,097,594.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,097,594.81/240,261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,321.29

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