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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,275.76, 331,574.04 and 132,850.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,275.76, 331,574.04 and 132,850.32 is: 183,329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,275.76 : 331,574.04 = 132,850.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,275.76/331,574.04 = 132,850.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,275.76x = 331,574.04 × 132,850.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,275.76x = 44,049,717,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049,717,317.69/240,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,329.84

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