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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,295.87, 331,594.91 and 132,859.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,295.87, 331,594.91 and 132,859.45 is: 183,338.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,295.87 : 331,594.91 = 132,859.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,295.87/331,594.91 = 132,859.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,295.87x = 331,594.91 × 132,859.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,295.87x = 44,055,517,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,517,365.40/240,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,338.64

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