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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,261.86, 331,531.66 and 132,833.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,261.86, 331,531.66 and 132,833.98 is: 183,294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,261.86 : 331,531.66 = 132,833.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,261.86/331,531.66 = 132,833.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,261.86x = 331,531.66 × 132,833.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,261.86x = 44,038,669,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,038,669,893.81/240,261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,294.47

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