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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,290.34, 331,572.45 and 132,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,290.34, 331,572.45 and 132,853.96 is: 183,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,290.34 : 331,572.45 = 132,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,290.34/331,572.45 = 132,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,290.34x = 331,572.45 × 132,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,290.34x = 44,050,713,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,713,009.40/240,290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,322.86

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