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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,295.65, 331,602.12 and 132,862.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,295.65, 331,602.12 and 132,862.92 is: 183,347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,295.65 : 331,602.12 = 132,862.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,295.65/331,602.12 = 132,862.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,295.65x = 331,602.12 × 132,862.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,295.65x = 44,057,625,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,057,625,941.39/240,295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,347.58

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