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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,460.92, 331,815.18 and 133,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,460.92, 331,815.18 and 133,029.24 is: 183,568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,460.92 : 331,815.18 = 133,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,460.92/331,815.18 = 133,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,460.92x = 331,815.18 × 133,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,460.92x = 44,141,121,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,141,121,215.86/240,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,568.79

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