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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,281.58, 331,575.18 and 132,845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,281.58, 331,575.18 and 132,845.34 is: 183,319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,281.58 : 331,575.18 = 132,845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,281.58/331,575.18 = 132,845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,281.58x = 331,575.18 × 132,845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,281.58x = 44,048,217,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,048,217,522.66/240,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,319.16

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