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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,284.56, 331,579.30 and 132,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,284.56, 331,579.30 and 132,848.32 is: 183,323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,284.56 : 331,579.30 = 132,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,284.56/331,579.30 = 132,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,284.56x = 331,579.30 × 132,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,284.56x = 44,049,752,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049,752,951.78/240,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,323.28

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