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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,270.57, 331,560 and 132,834.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,270.57, 331,560 and 132,834.33 is: 183,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,270.57 : 331,560 = 132,834.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,270.57/331,560 = 132,834.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,270.57x = 331,560 × 132,834.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,270.57x = 44,042,550,454.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042,550,454.80/240,270.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,303.97

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