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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,293.49, 331,591.64 and 132,857.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,293.49, 331,591.64 and 132,857.07 is: 183,335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,293.49 : 331,591.64 = 132,857.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,293.49/331,591.64 = 132,857.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,293.49x = 331,591.64 × 132,857.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,293.49x = 44,054,293,062.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,293,062.61/240,293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,335.36

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