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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,036.12, 359,970.80 and 133,582.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,036.12, 359,970.80 and 133,582.53 is: 200,327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,036.12 : 359,970.80 = 133,582.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,036.12/359,970.80 = 133,582.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,036.12x = 359,970.80 × 133,582.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,036.12x = 48,085,811,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,085,811,141.02/240,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,327.40

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