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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,147.63, 331,404.26 and 131,253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,147.63, 331,404.26 and 131,253.71 is: 181,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,147.63 : 331,404.26 = 131,253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,147.63/331,404.26 = 131,253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,147.63x = 331,404.26 × 131,253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,147.63x = 43,498,039,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,498,039,299.25/240,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,130.41

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