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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,265.55, 331,573.37 and 132,842.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,265.55, 331,573.37 and 132,842.49 is: 183,326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,265.55 : 331,573.37 = 132,842.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,265.55/331,573.37 = 132,842.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,265.55x = 331,573.37 × 132,842.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,265.55x = 44,047,031,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047,031,424.28/240,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,326.46

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