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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,262.74, 331,556.10 and 132,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,262.74, 331,556.10 and 132,837.30 is: 183,311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,262.74 : 331,556.10 = 132,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,262.74/331,556.10 = 132,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,262.74x = 331,556.10 × 132,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,262.74x = 44,043,017,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043,017,122.53/240,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,311.89

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