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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,313.59, 331,609.35 and 132,868.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,313.59, 331,609.35 and 132,868.98 is: 183,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,313.59 : 331,609.35 = 132,868.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,313.59/331,609.35 = 132,868.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,313.59x = 331,609.35 × 132,868.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,313.59x = 44,060,596,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060,596,092.96/240,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,346.25

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