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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,470.36, 331,854.38 and 133,048.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,470.36, 331,854.38 and 133,048.02 is: 183,609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,470.36 : 331,854.38 = 133,048.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,470.36/331,854.38 = 133,048.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,470.36x = 331,854.38 × 133,048.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,470.36x = 44,152,568,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,568,187.33/240,470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,609.19

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