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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,266.16, 331,538.64 and 132,821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,266.16, 331,538.64 and 132,821.76 is: 183,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,266.16 : 331,538.64 = 132,821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,266.16/331,538.64 = 132,821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,266.16x = 331,538.64 × 132,821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,266.16x = 44,035,545,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,035,545,672.81/240,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,278.18

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