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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,459.24, 331,805.08 and 133,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,459.24, 331,805.08 and 133,014.72 is: 183,544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,459.24 : 331,805.08 = 133,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,459.24/331,805.08 = 133,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,459.24x = 331,805.08 × 133,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,459.24x = 44,134,959,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,134,959,810.78/240,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,544.45

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