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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,263.84, 331,565.40 and 131,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,263.84, 331,565.40 and 131,368.52 is: 181,289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,263.84 : 331,565.40 = 131,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,263.84/331,565.40 = 131,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,263.84x = 331,565.40 × 131,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,263.84x = 43,557,255,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,557,255,881.21/240,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,289.27

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