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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,262.52, 331,569.20 and 132,839.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,262.52, 331,569.20 and 132,839.49 is: 183,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,262.52 : 331,569.20 = 132,839.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,262.52/331,569.20 = 132,839.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,262.52x = 331,569.20 × 132,839.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,262.52x = 44,045,483,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,483,759.81/240,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,322.32

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