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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,293.22, 331,599.51 and 132,867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,293.22, 331,599.51 and 132,867.78 is: 183,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,293.22 : 331,599.51 = 132,867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,293.22/331,599.51 = 132,867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,293.22x = 331,599.51 × 132,867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,293.22x = 44,058,890,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,058,890,742.79/240,293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,354.70

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