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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,487.28, 331,882.23 and 133,055.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,487.28, 331,882.23 and 133,055.57 is: 183,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,487.28 : 331,882.23 = 133,055.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,487.28/331,882.23 = 133,055.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,487.28x = 331,882.23 × 133,055.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,487.28x = 44,158,779,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158,779,285.52/240,487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,622.10

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