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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,273.90, 331,589.52 and 132,841.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,273.90, 331,589.52 and 132,841.98 is: 183,328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,273.90 : 331,589.52 = 132,841.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,273.90/331,589.52 = 132,841.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,273.90x = 331,589.52 × 132,841.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,273.90x = 44,049,008,384.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049,008,384.05/240,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,328.31

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