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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,813.08, 332,310.19 and 131,917.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,813.08, 332,310.19 and 131,917.89 is: 182,040.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,813.08 : 332,310.19 = 131,917.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,813.08/332,310.19 = 131,917.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,813.08x = 332,310.19 × 131,917.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,813.08x = 43,837,660,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,837,660,000.38/240,813.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,040.19

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