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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,671.22, 332,113.63 and 131,754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,671.22, 332,113.63 and 131,754.70 is: 181,814.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,671.22 : 332,113.63 = 131,754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,671.22/332,113.63 = 131,754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,671.22x = 332,113.63 × 131,754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,671.22x = 43,757,531,686.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,757,531,686.56/240,671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,814.56

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