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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,728.92, 332,203.52 and 130,347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,728.92, 332,203.52 and 130,347.06 is: 179,877.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,728.92 : 332,203.52 = 130,347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,728.92/332,203.52 = 130,347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,728.92x = 332,203.52 × 130,347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,728.92x = 43,301,752,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301,752,153.65/240,728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,877.65

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