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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,428.88, 331,785.18 and 133,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,428.88, 331,785.18 and 133,003.44 is: 183,541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,428.88 : 331,785.18 = 133,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,428.88/331,785.18 = 133,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,428.88x = 331,785.18 × 133,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,428.88x = 44,128,570,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,128,570,281.02/240,428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,541.05

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