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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,456.75, 331,845.68 and 134,472.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,456.75, 331,845.68 and 134,472.75 is: 185,580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,456.75 : 331,845.68 = 134,472.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,456.75/331,845.68 = 134,472.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,456.75x = 331,845.68 × 134,472.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,456.75x = 44,624,200,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,624,200,492.86/240,456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,580.98

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