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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,289.65, 331,593.84 and 132,856.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,289.65, 331,593.84 and 132,856.92 is: 183,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,289.65 : 331,593.84 = 132,856.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,289.65/331,593.84 = 132,856.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,289.65x = 331,593.84 × 132,856.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,289.65x = 44,054,536,273.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,536,273.37/240,289.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,339.30

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