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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,262.15, 331,568.69 and 132,839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,262.15, 331,568.69 and 132,839.12 is: 183,321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,262.15 : 331,568.69 = 132,839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,262.15/331,568.69 = 132,839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,262.15x = 331,568.69 × 132,839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,262.15x = 44,045,292,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,292,999.15/240,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,321.81

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