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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,768.45, 332,251.27 and 131,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,768.45, 332,251.27 and 131,871.04 is: 181,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,768.45 : 332,251.27 = 131,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,768.45/332,251.27 = 131,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,768.45x = 332,251.27 × 131,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,768.45x = 43,814,319,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,814,319,355.92/240,768.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,977.00

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