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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,444.78, 331,823.57 and 133,012.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,444.78, 331,823.57 and 133,012.97 is: 183,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,444.78 : 331,823.57 = 133,012.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,444.78/331,823.57 = 133,012.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,444.78x = 331,823.57 × 133,012.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,444.78x = 44,136,836,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,836,237.52/240,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,563.30

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