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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,289.34, 331,571.07 and 132,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,289.34, 331,571.07 and 132,852.96 is: 183,321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,289.34 : 331,571.07 = 132,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,289.34/331,571.07 = 132,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,289.34x = 331,571.07 × 132,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,289.34x = 44,050,198,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,198,099.87/240,289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,321.49

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