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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,650.99, 332,102.30 and 131,753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,650.99, 332,102.30 and 131,753.51 is: 181,822.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,650.99 : 332,102.30 = 131,753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,650.99/332,102.30 = 131,753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,650.99x = 332,102.30 × 131,753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,650.99x = 43,755,643,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,755,643,704.07/240,650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,822.00

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