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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,872.20, 332,389.52 and 131,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,872.20, 332,389.52 and 131,954.96 is: 182,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,872.20 : 332,389.52 = 131,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,872.20/332,389.52 = 131,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,872.20x = 332,389.52 × 131,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,872.20x = 43,860,445,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,860,445,816.02/240,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,090.11

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