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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,295.08, 331,583.83 and 132,850.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,295.08, 331,583.83 and 132,850.40 is: 183,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,295.08 : 331,583.83 = 132,850.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,295.08/331,583.83 = 132,850.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,295.08x = 331,583.83 × 132,850.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,295.08x = 44,051,044,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051,044,449.03/240,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,320.63

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