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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,809.28, 332,313.14 and 131,912.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,809.28, 332,313.14 and 131,912.74 is: 182,037.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,809.28 : 332,313.14 = 131,912.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,809.28/332,313.14 = 131,912.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,809.28x = 332,313.14 × 131,912.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,809.28x = 43,836,336,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,836,336,835.40/240,809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,037.57

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