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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,295.37, 331,594.22 and 132,858.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,295.37, 331,594.22 and 132,858.95 is: 183,337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,295.37 : 331,594.22 = 132,858.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,295.37/331,594.22 = 132,858.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,295.37x = 331,594.22 × 132,858.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,295.37x = 44,055,258,569.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,258,569.45/240,295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,337.95

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