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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,275.16, 331,563.36 and 132,830.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,275.16, 331,563.36 and 132,830.64 is: 183,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,275.16 : 331,563.36 = 132,830.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,275.16/331,563.36 = 132,830.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,275.16x = 331,563.36 × 132,830.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,275.16x = 44,041,773,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041,773,309.35/240,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,297.24

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