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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,458.92, 331,812.42 and 133,027.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,458.92, 331,812.42 and 133,027.24 is: 183,566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,458.92 : 331,812.42 = 133,027.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,458.92/331,812.42 = 133,027.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,458.92x = 331,812.42 × 133,027.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,458.92x = 44,140,090,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,140,090,430.32/240,458.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,566.03

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