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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,263.74, 331,557.48 and 132,838.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,263.74, 331,557.48 and 132,838.30 is: 183,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,263.74 : 331,557.48 = 132,838.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,263.74/331,557.48 = 132,838.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,263.74x = 331,557.48 × 132,838.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,263.74x = 44,043,531,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043,531,995.48/240,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,313.27

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