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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,272.57, 331,562.76 and 132,836.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,272.57, 331,562.76 and 132,836.33 is: 183,306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,272.57 : 331,562.76 = 132,836.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,272.57/331,562.76 = 132,836.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,272.57x = 331,562.76 × 132,836.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,272.57x = 44,043,580,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043,580,203.07/240,272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,306.73

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