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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,490.27, 331,871.45 and 131,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,490.27, 331,871.45 and 131,594.16 is: 181,597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,490.27 : 331,871.45 = 131,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,490.27/331,871.45 = 131,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,490.27x = 331,871.45 × 131,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,490.27x = 43,672,343,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,672,343,637.76/240,490.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,597.13

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