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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,445.53, 331,824.60 and 133,013.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,445.53, 331,824.60 and 133,013.75 is: 183,564.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,445.53 : 331,824.60 = 133,013.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,445.53/331,824.60 = 133,013.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,445.53x = 331,824.60 × 133,013.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,445.53x = 44,137,232,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,137,232,729.13/240,445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,564.37

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