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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,481.28, 331,873.94 and 133,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,481.28, 331,873.94 and 133,049.56 is: 183,613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,481.28 : 331,873.94 = 133,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,481.28/331,873.94 = 133,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,481.28x = 331,873.94 × 133,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,481.28x = 44,155,681,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,155,681,692.47/240,481.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,613.80

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