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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,294.72, 331,601.58 and 132,869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,294.72, 331,601.58 and 132,869.28 is: 183,356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,294.72 : 331,601.58 = 132,869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,294.72/331,601.58 = 132,869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,294.72x = 331,601.58 × 132,869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,294.72x = 44,059,663,181.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,059,663,181.46/240,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,356.77

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