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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,296.08, 331,585.21 and 132,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,296.08, 331,585.21 and 132,851.40 is: 183,322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,296.08 : 331,585.21 = 132,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,296.08/331,585.21 = 132,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,296.08x = 331,585.21 × 132,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,296.08x = 44,051,559,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051,559,367.79/240,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,322.01

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