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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,647.74, 332,097.81 and 131,750.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,647.74, 332,097.81 and 131,750.25 is: 181,817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,647.74 : 332,097.81 = 131,750.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,647.74/332,097.81 = 131,750.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,647.74x = 332,097.81 × 131,750.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,647.74x = 43,753,969,491.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,753,969,491.95/240,647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,817.50

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