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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,296.37, 331,595.59 and 132,859.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,296.37, 331,595.59 and 132,859.95 is: 183,339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,296.37 : 331,595.59 = 132,859.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,296.37/331,595.59 = 132,859.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,296.37x = 331,595.59 × 132,859.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,296.37x = 44,055,773,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,773,507.62/240,296.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,339.32

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