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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,652.23, 332,104.04 and 131,754.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,652.23, 332,104.04 and 131,754.75 is: 181,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,652.23 : 332,104.04 = 131,754.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,652.23/332,104.04 = 131,754.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,652.23x = 332,104.04 × 131,754.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,652.23x = 43,756,284,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756,284,105.42/240,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,823.72

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