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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,317.28, 331,641.54 and 132,885.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,317.28, 331,641.54 and 132,885.36 is: 183,383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,317.28 : 331,641.54 = 132,885.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,317.28/331,641.54 = 132,885.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,317.28x = 331,641.54 × 132,885.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,317.28x = 44,070,305,433.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,070,305,433.85/240,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,383.84

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