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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,649.94, 332,100.83 and 131,752.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,649.94, 332,100.83 and 131,752.44 is: 181,820.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,649.94 : 332,100.83 = 131,752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,649.94/332,100.83 = 131,752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,649.94x = 332,100.83 × 131,752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,649.94x = 43,755,094,266.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,755,094,266.80/240,649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,820.51

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