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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,294.07, 331,592.57 and 132,857.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,294.07, 331,592.57 and 132,857.01 is: 183,335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,294.07 : 331,592.57 = 132,857.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,294.07/331,592.57 = 132,857.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,294.07x = 331,592.57 × 132,857.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,294.07x = 44,054,397,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,397,553.11/240,294.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,335.35

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