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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,429.88, 331,786.56 and 133,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,429.88, 331,786.56 and 133,004.44 is: 183,542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,429.88 : 331,786.56 = 133,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,429.88/331,786.56 = 133,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,429.88x = 331,786.56 × 133,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,429.88x = 44,129,085,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129,085,612.33/240,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,542.43

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