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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,295.24, 331,594.05 and 132,858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,295.24, 331,594.05 and 132,858.82 is: 183,337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,295.24 : 331,594.05 = 132,858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,295.24/331,594.05 = 132,858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,295.24x = 331,594.05 × 132,858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,295.24x = 44,055,194,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,194,202.02/240,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,337.77

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