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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,697.44, 332,167.65 and 131,806.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,697.44, 332,167.65 and 131,806.37 is: 181,895.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,697.44 : 332,167.65 = 131,806.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,697.44/332,167.65 = 131,806.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,697.44x = 332,167.65 × 131,806.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,697.44x = 43,781,812,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,781,812,514.08/240,697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,895.63

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