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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,647.56, 332,097.55 and 131,750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,647.56, 332,097.55 and 131,750.06 is: 181,817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,647.56 : 332,097.55 = 131,750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,647.56/332,097.55 = 131,750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,647.56x = 332,097.55 × 131,750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,647.56x = 43,753,872,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,753,872,138.35/240,647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,817.23

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