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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,270.16, 331,544.16 and 132,825.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,270.16, 331,544.16 and 132,825.76 is: 183,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,270.16 : 331,544.16 = 132,825.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,270.16/331,544.16 = 132,825.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,270.16x = 331,544.16 × 132,825.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,270.16x = 44,037,605,025.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,605,025.56/240,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,283.70

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