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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,271.65, 331,569.05 and 132,838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,271.65, 331,569.05 and 132,838.92 is: 183,314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,271.65 : 331,569.05 = 132,838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,271.65/331,569.05 = 132,838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,271.65x = 331,569.05 × 132,838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,271.65x = 44,045,273,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045,273,843.23/240,271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,314.49

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