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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,305.36, 331,645.60 and 132,883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,305.36, 331,645.60 and 132,883.52 is: 183,392.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,305.36 : 331,645.60 = 132,883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,305.36/331,645.60 = 132,883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,305.36x = 331,645.60 × 132,883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,305.36x = 44,070,234,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,070,234,720.51/240,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,392.64

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