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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,283.56, 331,577.92 and 132,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,283.56, 331,577.92 and 132,847.32 is: 183,321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,283.56 : 331,577.92 = 132,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,283.56/331,577.92 = 132,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,283.56x = 331,577.92 × 132,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,283.56x = 44,049,238,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049,238,043.17/240,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,321.90

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