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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,308.44, 331,619.96 and 131,408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,308.44, 331,619.96 and 131,408.15 is: 181,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,308.44 : 331,619.96 = 131,408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,308.44/331,619.96 = 131,408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,308.44x = 331,619.96 × 131,408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,308.44x = 43,577,564,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577,564,117.09/240,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,340.13

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