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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,276.86, 331,606.23 and 132,855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,276.86, 331,606.23 and 132,855.02 is: 183,353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,276.86 : 331,606.23 = 132,855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,276.86/331,606.23 = 132,855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,276.86x = 331,606.23 × 132,855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,276.86x = 44,055,552,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,552,318.77/240,276.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,353.29

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