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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,441.78, 331,819.43 and 133,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,441.78, 331,819.43 and 133,009.97 is: 183,559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,441.78 : 331,819.43 = 133,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,441.78/331,819.43 = 133,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,441.78x = 331,819.43 × 133,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,441.78x = 44,135,290,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,135,290,105.57/240,441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,559.16

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