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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,206.97, 331,485.69 and 131,311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,206.97, 331,485.69 and 131,311.78 is: 181,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,206.97 : 331,485.69 = 131,311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,206.97/331,485.69 = 131,311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,206.97x = 331,485.69 × 131,311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,206.97x = 43,527,975,998.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,527,975,998.43/240,206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,210.30

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