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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,294.58, 331,583.14 and 132,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,294.58, 331,583.14 and 132,849.90 is: 183,319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,294.58 : 331,583.14 = 132,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,294.58/331,583.14 = 132,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,294.58x = 331,583.14 × 132,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,294.58x = 44,050,786,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,786,990.69/240,294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,319.94

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