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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,035.87, 359,970.43 and 133,582.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,035.87, 359,970.43 and 133,582.28 is: 200,327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,035.87 : 359,970.43 = 133,582.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,035.87/359,970.43 = 133,582.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,035.87x = 359,970.43 × 133,582.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,035.87x = 48,085,670,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,085,670,913.47/240,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,327.02

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