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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,269.28, 331,573.67 and 132,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,269.28, 331,573.67 and 132,843.84 is: 183,325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,269.28 : 331,573.67 = 132,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,269.28/331,573.67 = 132,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,269.28x = 331,573.67 × 132,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,269.28x = 44,047,519,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047,519,565.69/240,269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,325.64

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