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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,296.07, 331,595.32 and 132,859.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,296.07, 331,595.32 and 132,859.01 is: 183,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,296.07 : 331,595.32 = 132,859.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,296.07/331,595.32 = 132,859.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,296.07x = 331,595.32 × 132,859.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,296.07x = 44,055,425,935.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,425,935.83/240,296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,338.10

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