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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,264.84, 331,566.30 and 131,371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,264.84, 331,566.30 and 131,371.32 is: 181,292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,264.84 : 331,566.30 = 131,371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,264.84/331,566.30 = 131,371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,264.84x = 331,566.30 × 131,371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,264.84x = 43,558,302,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,558,302,498.52/240,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,292.87

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