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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,440.28, 331,817.36 and 133,008.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,440.28, 331,817.36 and 133,008.47 is: 183,557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,440.28 : 331,817.36 = 133,008.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,440.28/331,817.36 = 133,008.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,440.28x = 331,817.36 × 133,008.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,440.28x = 44,134,517,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,134,517,048.91/240,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,557.09

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