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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,297.78, 331,596.69 and 132,859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,297.78, 331,596.69 and 132,859.38 is: 183,338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,297.78 : 331,596.69 = 132,859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,297.78/331,596.69 = 132,859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,297.78x = 331,596.69 × 132,859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,297.78x = 44,055,730,643.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,730,643.45/240,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,338.07

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