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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,269.34, 331,542.46 and 132,824.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,269.34, 331,542.46 and 132,824.46 is: 183,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,269.34 : 331,542.46 = 132,824.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,269.34/331,542.46 = 132,824.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,269.34x = 331,542.46 × 132,824.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,269.34x = 44,036,946,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036,946,226.80/240,269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,281.59

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