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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,672.22, 332,115.01 and 131,755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,672.22, 332,115.01 and 131,755.70 is: 181,815.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,672.22 : 332,115.01 = 131,755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,672.22/332,115.01 = 131,755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,672.22x = 332,115.01 × 131,755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,672.22x = 43,758,045,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,758,045,623.06/240,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,815.94

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