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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,273.15, 331,571.12 and 132,840.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,273.15, 331,571.12 and 132,840.42 is: 183,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,273.15 : 331,571.12 = 132,840.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,273.15/331,571.12 = 132,840.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,273.15x = 331,571.12 × 132,840.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,273.15x = 44,046,046,176.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046,046,176.47/240,273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,316.56

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