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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,473.36, 331,841.09 and 131,575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,473.36, 331,841.09 and 131,575.34 is: 181,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,473.36 : 331,841.09 = 131,575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,473.36/331,841.09 = 131,575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,473.36x = 331,841.09 × 131,575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,473.36x = 43,662,104,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,662,104,156.86/240,473.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,567.32

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