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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,693.80, 332,162.51 and 131,802.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,693.80, 332,162.51 and 131,802.71 is: 181,890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,693.80 : 332,162.51 = 131,802.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,693.80/332,162.51 = 131,802.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,693.80x = 332,162.51 × 131,802.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,693.80x = 43,779,916,658.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779,916,658.58/240,693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,890.51

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