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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,278.13, 331,567.56 and 132,833.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,278.13, 331,567.56 and 132,833.67 is: 183,301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,278.13 : 331,567.56 = 132,833.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,278.13/331,567.56 = 132,833.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,278.13x = 331,567.56 × 132,833.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,278.13x = 44,043,335,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,043,335,847.75/240,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,301.48

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