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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,668.69, 332,110.16 and 131,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,668.69, 332,110.16 and 131,752.14 is: 181,811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,668.69 : 332,110.16 = 131,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,668.69/332,110.16 = 131,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,668.69x = 332,110.16 × 131,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,668.69x = 43,756,223,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756,223,636.98/240,668.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,811.04

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