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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,278.76, 331,578.18 and 132,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,278.76, 331,578.18 and 132,853.32 is: 183,333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,278.76 : 331,578.18 = 132,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,278.76/331,578.18 = 132,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,278.76x = 331,578.18 × 132,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,278.76x = 44,051,262,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051,262,052.56/240,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,333.98

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