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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,727.21, 332,201.16 and 130,345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,727.21, 332,201.16 and 130,345.33 is: 179,875.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,727.21 : 332,201.16 = 130,345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,727.21/332,201.16 = 130,345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,727.21x = 332,201.16 × 130,345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,727.21x = 43,300,869,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300,869,826.58/240,727.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,875.26

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