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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,311.25, 331,616.57 and 132,875.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,311.25, 331,616.57 and 132,875.01 is: 183,360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,311.25 : 331,616.57 = 132,875.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,311.25/331,616.57 = 132,875.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,311.25x = 331,616.57 × 132,875.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,311.25x = 44,063,554,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,063,554,390.54/240,311.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,360.35

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