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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,274.86, 331,603.47 and 132,853.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,274.86, 331,603.47 and 132,853.02 is: 183,350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,274.86 : 331,603.47 = 132,853.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,274.86/331,603.47 = 132,853.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,274.86x = 331,603.47 × 132,853.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,274.86x = 44,054,522,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,522,431.98/240,274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,350.53

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