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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,304.60, 331,606.96 and 132,868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,304.60, 331,606.96 and 132,868.20 is: 183,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,304.60 : 331,606.96 = 132,868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,304.60/331,606.96 = 132,868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,304.60x = 331,606.96 × 132,868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,304.60x = 44,060,019,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060,019,882.67/240,304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,350.71

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