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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,298.33, 331,563.72 and 132,847.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,298.33, 331,563.72 and 132,847.61 is: 183,303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,298.33 : 331,563.72 = 132,847.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,298.33/331,563.72 = 132,847.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,298.33x = 331,563.72 × 132,847.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,298.33x = 44,047,446,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047,446,977.93/240,298.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,303.17

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