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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,275.13, 331,563.42 and 132,830.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,275.13, 331,563.42 and 132,830.67 is: 183,297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,275.13 : 331,563.42 = 132,830.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,275.13/331,563.42 = 132,830.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,275.13x = 331,563.42 × 132,830.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,275.13x = 44,041,791,226.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041,791,226.09/240,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,297.34

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