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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,019.08, 331,227.50 and 131,124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,019.08, 331,227.50 and 131,124.93 is: 180,953.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,019.08 : 331,227.50 = 131,124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,019.08/331,227.50 = 131,124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,019.08x = 331,227.50 × 131,124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,019.08x = 43,432,182,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432,182,751.58/240,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,953.04

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