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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,697.26, 332,167.40 and 131,806.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,697.26, 332,167.40 and 131,806.19 is: 181,895.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,697.26 : 332,167.40 = 131,806.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,697.26/332,167.40 = 131,806.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,697.26x = 332,167.40 × 131,806.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,697.26x = 43,781,717,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,781,717,116.34/240,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,895.37

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