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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,101.19, 331,340.51 and 131,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,101.19, 331,340.51 and 131,205.52 is: 181,064.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,101.19 : 331,340.51 = 131,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,101.19/331,340.51 = 131,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,101.19x = 331,340.51 × 131,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,101.19x = 43,473,703,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,473,703,911.62/240,101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,064.09

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