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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,276.16, 331,564.74 and 132,831.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,276.16, 331,564.74 and 132,831.64 is: 183,298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,276.16 : 331,564.74 = 132,831.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,276.16/331,564.74 = 132,831.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,276.16x = 331,564.74 × 132,831.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,276.16x = 44,042,288,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042,288,180.37/240,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,298.62

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