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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,266.52, 331,574.72 and 132,843.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,266.52, 331,574.72 and 132,843.50 is: 183,327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,266.52 : 331,574.72 = 132,843.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,266.52/331,574.72 = 132,843.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,266.52x = 331,574.72 × 132,843.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,266.52x = 44,047,546,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047,546,316.32/240,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,327.86

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