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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,299.28, 331,598.76 and 132,860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,299.28, 331,598.76 and 132,860.88 is: 183,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,299.28 : 331,598.76 = 132,860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,299.28/331,598.76 = 132,860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,299.28x = 331,598.76 × 132,860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,299.28x = 44,056,503,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,056,503,060.51/240,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,340.14

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