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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,648.16, 332,098.38 and 131,750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,648.16, 332,098.38 and 131,750.66 is: 181,818.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,648.16 : 332,098.38 = 131,750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,648.16/332,098.38 = 131,750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,648.16x = 332,098.38 × 131,750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,648.16x = 43,754,181,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,754,181,580.18/240,648.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,818.06

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