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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,283.60, 331,579.08 and 134,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,283.60, 331,579.08 and 134,299.60 is: 185,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,283.60 : 331,579.08 = 134,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,283.60/331,579.08 = 134,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,283.60x = 331,579.08 × 134,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,283.60x = 44,530,937,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,530,937,812.37/240,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,326.58

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