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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,822.02, 332,330.70 and 131,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,822.02, 332,330.70 and 131,925.52 is: 182,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,822.02 : 332,330.70 = 131,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,822.02/332,330.70 = 131,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,822.02x = 332,330.70 × 131,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,822.02x = 43,842,900,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,842,900,409.46/240,822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,055.20

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