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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,618.24, 332,053.92 and 130,236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,618.24, 332,053.92 and 130,236.84 is: 179,727.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,618.24 : 332,053.92 = 130,236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,618.24/332,053.92 = 130,236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,618.24x = 332,053.92 × 130,236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,618.24x = 43,245,653,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,245,653,250.41/240,618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,727.24

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