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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,286.36, 331,619.34 and 132,864.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,286.36, 331,619.34 and 132,864.52 is: 183,366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,286.36 : 331,619.34 = 132,864.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,286.36/331,619.34 = 132,864.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,286.36x = 331,619.34 × 132,864.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,286.36x = 44,060,444,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060,444,431.82/240,286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,366.40

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