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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,296.65, 331,603.50 and 132,863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,296.65, 331,603.50 and 132,863.92 is: 183,348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,296.65 : 331,603.50 = 132,863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,296.65/331,603.50 = 132,863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,296.65x = 331,603.50 × 132,863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,296.65x = 44,058,140,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,058,140,895.72/240,296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,348.96

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