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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,036.87, 359,971.93 and 133,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,036.87, 359,971.93 and 133,583.28 is: 200,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,036.87 : 359,971.93 = 133,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,036.87/359,971.93 = 133,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,036.87x = 359,971.93 × 133,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,036.87x = 48,086,231,117.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,086,231,117.33/240,036.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,328.52

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