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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,647.49, 332,097.47 and 131,750.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,647.49, 332,097.47 and 131,750.00 is: 181,817.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,647.49 : 332,097.47 = 131,750.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,647.49/332,097.47 = 131,750.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,647.49x = 332,097.47 × 131,750.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,647.49x = 43,753,841,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,753,841,843.99/240,647.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,817.15

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