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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,270.34, 331,543.84 and 132,825.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,270.34, 331,543.84 and 132,825.46 is: 183,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,270.34 : 331,543.84 = 132,825.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,270.34/331,543.84 = 132,825.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,270.34x = 331,543.84 × 132,825.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,270.34x = 44,037,463,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,463,058.17/240,270.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,282.98

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