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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,282.45, 331,566.41 and 132,837.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,282.45, 331,566.41 and 132,837.77 is: 183,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,282.45 : 331,566.41 = 132,837.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,282.45/331,566.41 = 132,837.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,282.45x = 331,566.41 × 132,837.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,282.45x = 44,044,543,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044,543,672.32/240,282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,303.21

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