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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,873.20, 332,390.90 and 131,955.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,873.20, 332,390.90 and 131,955.96 is: 182,091.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,873.20 : 332,390.90 = 131,955.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,873.20/332,390.90 = 131,955.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,873.20x = 332,390.90 × 131,955.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,873.20x = 43,860,960,304.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,860,960,304.76/240,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,091.49

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