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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,692.55, 332,160.78 and 131,801.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,692.55, 332,160.78 and 131,801.47 is: 181,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,692.55 : 332,160.78 = 131,801.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,692.55/332,160.78 = 131,801.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,692.55x = 332,160.78 × 131,801.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,692.55x = 43,779,279,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779,279,080.35/240,692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,888.80

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