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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,287.36, 331,620.72 and 132,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,287.36, 331,620.72 and 132,865.52 is: 183,367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,287.36 : 331,620.72 = 132,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,287.36/331,620.72 = 132,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,287.36x = 331,620.72 × 132,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,287.36x = 44,060,959,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060,959,405.57/240,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,367.78

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