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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,711.79, 332,187.48 and 131,820.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,711.79, 332,187.48 and 131,820.75 is: 181,915.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,711.79 : 332,187.48 = 131,820.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,711.79/332,187.48 = 131,820.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,711.79x = 332,187.48 × 131,820.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,711.79x = 43,789,202,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,789,202,754.21/240,711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,915.49

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