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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,723.78, 332,203.98 and 131,832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,723.78, 332,203.98 and 131,832.69 is: 181,931.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,723.78 : 332,203.98 = 131,832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,723.78/332,203.98 = 131,832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,723.78x = 332,203.98 × 131,832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,723.78x = 43,795,344,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,795,344,312.11/240,723.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,931.94

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