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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,268.16, 331,541.40 and 132,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,268.16, 331,541.40 and 132,823.76 is: 183,280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,268.16 : 331,541.40 = 132,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,268.16/331,541.40 = 132,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,268.16x = 331,541.40 × 132,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,268.16x = 44,036,575,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036,575,343.66/240,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,280.94

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