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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,262.92, 331,535.70 and 132,805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,262.92, 331,535.70 and 132,805.80 is: 183,257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,262.92 : 331,535.70 = 132,805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,262.92/331,535.70 = 132,805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,262.92x = 331,535.70 × 132,805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,262.92x = 44,029,863,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,029,863,867.06/240,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,257.01

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