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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,291.34, 331,573.83 and 132,854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,291.34, 331,573.83 and 132,854.96 is: 183,324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,291.34 : 331,573.83 = 132,854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,291.34/331,573.83 = 132,854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,291.34x = 331,573.83 × 132,854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,291.34x = 44,051,227,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051,227,921.70/240,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,324.24

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