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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,639.38, 332,081.08 and 131,753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,639.38, 332,081.08 and 131,753.60 is: 181,819.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,639.38 : 332,081.08 = 131,753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,639.38/332,081.08 = 131,753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,639.38x = 332,081.08 × 131,753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,639.38x = 43,752,877,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752,877,781.89/240,639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,819.28

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