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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,245.33, 331,528.14 and 131,347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,245.33, 331,528.14 and 131,347.58 is: 181,253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,245.33 : 331,528.14 = 131,347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,245.33/331,528.14 = 131,347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,245.33x = 331,528.14 × 131,347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,245.33x = 43,545,417,233.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,545,417,233.26/240,245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,253.96

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