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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,284.16, 331,589.88 and 132,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,284.16, 331,589.88 and 132,853.68 is: 183,336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,284.16 : 331,589.88 = 132,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,284.16/331,589.88 = 132,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,284.16x = 331,589.88 × 132,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,284.16x = 44,052,935,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052,935,808.76/240,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,336.83

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