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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,183.97, 331,448.13 and 131,283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,183.97, 331,448.13 and 131,283.45 is: 181,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,183.97 : 331,448.13 = 131,283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,183.97/331,448.13 = 131,283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,183.97x = 331,448.13 × 131,283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,183.97x = 43,513,652,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,513,652,234.92/240,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,168.01

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