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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,688.42, 332,155.08 and 131,797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,688.42, 332,155.08 and 131,797.34 is: 181,883.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,688.42 : 332,155.08 = 131,797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,688.42/332,155.08 = 131,797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,688.42x = 332,155.08 × 131,797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,688.42x = 43,777,157,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,777,157,171.37/240,688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,883.11

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