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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,262.28, 331,568.86 and 132,839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,262.28, 331,568.86 and 132,839.24 is: 183,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,262.28 : 331,568.86 = 132,839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,262.28/331,568.86 = 132,839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,262.28x = 331,568.86 × 132,839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,262.28x = 44,045,355,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,355,370.07/240,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,321.98

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