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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,285.56, 331,580.68 and 132,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,285.56, 331,580.68 and 132,849.32 is: 183,324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,285.56 : 331,580.68 = 132,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,285.56/331,580.68 = 132,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,285.56x = 331,580.68 × 132,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,285.56x = 44,050,267,863.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,267,863.14/240,285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,324.66

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