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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,468.36, 331,851.62 and 133,046.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,468.36, 331,851.62 and 133,046.02 is: 183,606.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,468.36 : 331,851.62 = 133,046.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,468.36/331,851.62 = 133,046.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,468.36x = 331,851.62 × 133,046.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,468.36x = 44,151,537,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151,537,271.55/240,468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,606.43

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