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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,289.74, 331,586.46 and 132,853.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,289.74, 331,586.46 and 132,853.32 is: 183,330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,289.74 : 331,586.46 = 132,853.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,289.74/331,586.46 = 132,853.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,289.74x = 331,586.46 × 132,853.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,289.74x = 44,052,362,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052,362,078.05/240,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,330.18

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