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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,297.53, 331,596.35 and 132,859.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,297.53, 331,596.35 and 132,859.13 is: 183,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,297.53 : 331,596.35 = 132,859.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,297.53/331,596.35 = 132,859.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,297.53x = 331,596.35 × 132,859.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,297.53x = 44,055,601,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,601,907.88/240,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,337.72

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