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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,014.12, 331,219.67 and 131,119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,014.12, 331,219.67 and 131,119.95 is: 180,945.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,014.12 : 331,219.67 = 131,119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,014.12/331,219.67 = 131,119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,014.12x = 331,219.67 × 131,119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,014.12x = 43,429,505,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,429,505,913.82/240,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,945.63

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