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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,295.07, 331,593.94 and 132,858.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,295.07, 331,593.94 and 132,858.01 is: 183,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,295.07 : 331,593.94 = 132,858.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,295.07/331,593.94 = 132,858.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,295.07x = 331,593.94 × 132,858.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,295.07x = 44,054,910,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,910,996.46/240,295.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,336.72

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