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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,273.65, 331,571.80 and 132,840.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,273.65, 331,571.80 and 132,840.92 is: 183,317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,273.65 : 331,571.80 = 132,840.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,273.65/331,571.80 = 132,840.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,273.65x = 331,571.80 × 132,840.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,273.65x = 44,046,302,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046,302,958.06/240,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,317.24

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