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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,727.71, 332,201.84 and 130,345.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,727.71, 332,201.84 and 130,345.83 is: 179,875.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,727.71 : 332,201.84 = 130,345.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,727.71/332,201.84 = 130,345.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,727.71x = 332,201.84 × 130,345.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,727.71x = 43,301,124,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301,124,562.33/240,727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,875.95

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