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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,670.99, 332,124.77 and 130,289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,670.99, 332,124.77 and 130,289.32 is: 179,798.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,670.99 : 332,124.77 = 130,289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,670.99/332,124.77 = 130,289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,670.99x = 332,124.77 × 130,289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,670.99x = 43,272,308,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,272,308,126.39/240,670.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,798.61

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