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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,280.57, 331,573.80 and 132,844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,280.57, 331,573.80 and 132,844.33 is: 183,317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,280.57 : 331,573.80 = 132,844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,280.57/331,573.80 = 132,844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,280.57x = 331,573.80 × 132,844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,280.57x = 44,047,699,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047,699,306.55/240,280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,317.77

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