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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,268.28, 331,572.29 and 132,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,268.28, 331,572.29 and 132,842.84 is: 183,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,268.28 : 331,572.29 = 132,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,268.28/331,572.29 = 132,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,268.28x = 331,572.29 × 132,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,268.28x = 44,047,002,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047,002,346.83/240,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,324.25

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