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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,269.16, 331,542.78 and 132,824.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,269.16, 331,542.78 and 132,824.76 is: 183,282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,269.16 : 331,542.78 = 132,824.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,269.16/331,542.78 = 132,824.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,269.16x = 331,542.78 × 132,824.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,269.16x = 44,037,090,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,090,183.23/240,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,282.32

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