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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,269.76, 331,565.76 and 132,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,269.76, 331,565.76 and 132,844.32 is: 183,321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,269.76 : 331,565.76 = 132,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,269.76/331,565.76 = 132,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,269.76x = 331,565.76 × 132,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,269.76x = 44,046,627,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046,627,922.48/240,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,321.56

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