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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,459.03, 331,843.23 and 133,027.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,459.03, 331,843.23 and 133,027.31 is: 183,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,459.03 : 331,843.23 = 133,027.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,459.03/331,843.23 = 133,027.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,459.03x = 331,843.23 × 133,027.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,459.03x = 44,144,213,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,144,213,058.22/240,459.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,583.10

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