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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,625.16, 332,071.53 and 131,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,625.16, 332,071.53 and 131,737.04 is: 181,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,625.16 : 332,071.53 = 131,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,625.16/332,071.53 = 131,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,625.16x = 332,071.53 × 131,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,625.16x = 43,746,120,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746,120,430.47/240,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,801.94

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