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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,264.97, 331,548.19 and 132,836.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,264.97, 331,548.19 and 132,836.29 is: 183,304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,264.97 : 331,548.19 = 132,836.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,264.97/331,548.19 = 132,836.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,264.97x = 331,548.19 × 132,836.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,264.97x = 44,041,631,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041,631,515.82/240,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,304.42

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