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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,184.97, 331,449.51 and 131,284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,184.97, 331,449.51 and 131,284.45 is: 181,169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,184.97 : 331,449.51 = 131,284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,184.97/331,449.51 = 131,284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,184.97x = 331,449.51 × 131,284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,184.97x = 43,514,166,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,514,166,623.12/240,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,169.40

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