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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,698.26, 332,168.78 and 131,807.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,698.26, 332,168.78 and 131,807.19 is: 181,896.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,698.26 : 332,168.78 = 131,807.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,698.26/332,168.78 = 131,807.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,698.26x = 332,168.78 × 131,807.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,698.26x = 43,782,233,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,782,233,497.53/240,698.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,896.76

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