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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,842.91, 332,363.27 and 131,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,842.91, 332,363.27 and 131,947.74 is: 182,087.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,842.91 : 332,363.27 = 131,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,842.91/332,363.27 = 131,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,842.91x = 332,363.27 × 131,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,842.91x = 43,854,581,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,854,581,923.17/240,842.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,087.91

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