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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,463.35, 331,844.72 and 133,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,463.35, 331,844.72 and 133,041.02 is: 183,599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,463.35 : 331,844.72 = 133,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,463.35/331,844.72 = 133,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,463.35x = 331,844.72 × 133,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,463.35x = 44,148,957,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148,957,705.99/240,463.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,599.53

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