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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,774.22, 332,279.20 and 131,886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,774.22, 332,279.20 and 131,886.22 is: 182,008.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,774.22 : 332,279.20 = 131,886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,774.22/332,279.20 = 131,886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,774.22x = 332,279.20 × 131,886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,774.22x = 43,823,047,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,823,047,672.62/240,774.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,008.89

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