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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,444, 331,822.49 and 133,012.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,444, 331,822.49 and 133,012.18 is: 183,562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,444 : 331,822.49 = 133,012.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,444/331,822.49 = 133,012.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,444x = 331,822.49 × 133,012.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,444x = 44,136,432,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,432,767.93/240,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,562.21

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