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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,593.80, 332,014.26 and 131,698.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,593.80, 332,014.26 and 131,698.02 is: 181,740.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,593.80 : 332,014.26 = 131,698.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,593.80/332,014.26 = 131,698.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,593.80x = 332,014.26 × 131,698.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,593.80x = 43,725,620,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,725,620,653.77/240,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,740.43

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