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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,021.50, 331,229.67 and 134,037.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,021.50, 331,229.67 and 134,037.50 is: 184,971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,021.50 : 331,229.67 = 134,037.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,021.50/331,229.67 = 134,037.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,021.50x = 331,229.67 × 134,037.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,021.50x = 44,397,196,892.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,196,892.63/240,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,971.75

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