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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,273.16, 331,548.30 and 132,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,273.16, 331,548.30 and 132,828.76 is: 183,287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,273.16 : 331,548.30 = 132,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,273.16/331,548.30 = 132,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,273.16x = 331,548.30 × 132,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,273.16x = 44,039,149,569.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039,149,569.11/240,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,287.84

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