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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,262.47, 331,544.75 and 132,833.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,262.47, 331,544.75 and 132,833.79 is: 183,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,262.47 : 331,544.75 = 132,833.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,262.47/331,544.75 = 132,833.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,262.47x = 331,544.75 × 132,833.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,262.47x = 44,040,345,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,040,345,032.93/240,262.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,300.98

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