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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,269.88, 331,556.18 and 132,825.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,269.88, 331,556.18 and 132,825.41 is: 183,290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,269.88 : 331,556.18 = 132,825.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,269.88/331,556.18 = 132,825.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,269.88x = 331,556.18 × 132,825.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,269.88x = 44,039,083,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039,083,224.63/240,269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,290.07

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