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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,440.04, 331,809.30 and 133,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,440.04, 331,809.30 and 133,013.52 is: 183,559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,440.04 : 331,809.30 = 133,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,440.04/331,809.30 = 133,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,440.04x = 331,809.30 × 133,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,440.04x = 44,135,122,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,135,122,961.74/240,440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,559.79

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