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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,266.02, 331,574.04 and 132,843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,266.02, 331,574.04 and 132,843 is: 183,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,266.02 : 331,574.04 = 132,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,266.02/331,574.04 = 132,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,266.02x = 331,574.04 × 132,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,266.02x = 44,047,290,195.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047,290,195.72/240,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,327.17

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