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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,488.28, 331,883.61 and 133,056.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,488.28, 331,883.61 and 133,056.57 is: 183,623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,488.28 : 331,883.61 = 133,056.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,488.28/331,883.61 = 133,056.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,488.28x = 331,883.61 × 133,056.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,488.28x = 44,159,294,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,159,294,785.82/240,488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,623.48

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