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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,277.13, 331,566.18 and 132,832.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,277.13, 331,566.18 and 132,832.67 is: 183,300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,277.13 : 331,566.18 = 132,832.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,277.13/331,566.18 = 132,832.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,277.13x = 331,566.18 × 132,832.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,277.13x = 44,042,820,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042,820,971.10/240,277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,300.10

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