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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,716.90, 332,194.52 and 131,825.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,716.90, 332,194.52 and 131,825.82 is: 181,922.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,716.90 : 332,194.52 = 131,825.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,716.90/332,194.52 = 131,825.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,716.90x = 332,194.52 × 131,825.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,716.90x = 43,791,814,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,791,814,998.51/240,716.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,922.48

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