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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,460.35, 331,840.58 and 133,038.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,460.35, 331,840.58 and 133,038.02 is: 183,595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,460.35 : 331,840.58 = 133,038.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,460.35/331,840.58 = 133,038.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,460.35x = 331,840.58 × 133,038.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,460.35x = 44,147,411,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,147,411,394.46/240,460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,595.39

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