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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,481.53, 331,874.28 and 133,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,481.53, 331,874.28 and 133,049.82 is: 183,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,481.53 : 331,874.28 = 133,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,481.53/331,874.28 = 133,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,481.53x = 331,874.28 × 133,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,481.53x = 44,155,813,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,155,813,216.63/240,481.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,614.16

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