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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,674.32, 332,117.89 and 131,757.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,674.32, 332,117.89 and 131,757.77 is: 181,818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,674.32 : 332,117.89 = 131,757.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,674.32/332,117.89 = 131,757.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,674.32x = 332,117.89 × 131,757.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,674.32x = 43,759,113,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,759,113,064.41/240,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,818.79

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