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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,482.28, 331,875.33 and 133,050.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,482.28, 331,875.33 and 133,050.57 is: 183,615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,482.28 : 331,875.33 = 133,050.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,482.28/331,875.33 = 133,050.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,482.28x = 331,875.33 × 133,050.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,482.28x = 44,156,201,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156,201,825.44/240,482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,615.20

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