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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,277.76, 331,576.80 and 132,852.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,277.76, 331,576.80 and 132,852.32 is: 183,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,277.76 : 331,576.80 = 132,852.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,277.76/331,576.80 = 132,852.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,277.76x = 331,576.80 × 132,852.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,277.76x = 44,050,747,138.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,747,138.18/240,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,332.60

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