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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,285.36, 331,617.96 and 132,863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,285.36, 331,617.96 and 132,863.52 is: 183,365.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,285.36 : 331,617.96 = 132,863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,285.36/331,617.96 = 132,863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,285.36x = 331,617.96 × 132,863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,285.36x = 44,059,929,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,059,929,460.82/240,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,365.02

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