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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,295.28, 331,593.24 and 132,856.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,295.28, 331,593.24 and 132,856.88 is: 183,334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,295.28 : 331,593.24 = 132,856.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,295.28/331,593.24 = 132,856.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,295.28x = 331,593.24 × 132,856.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,295.28x = 44,054,443,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,443,295.49/240,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,334.62

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