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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,673.97, 332,117.42 and 131,757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,673.97, 332,117.42 and 131,757.45 is: 181,818.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,673.97 : 332,117.42 = 131,757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,673.97/332,117.42 = 131,757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,673.97x = 332,117.42 × 131,757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,673.97x = 43,758,943,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,758,943,700.99/240,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,818.35

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