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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,493.08, 331,878.96 and 133,061.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,493.08, 331,878.96 and 133,061.16 is: 183,623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,493.08 : 331,878.96 = 133,061.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,493.08/331,878.96 = 133,061.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,493.08x = 331,878.96 × 133,061.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,493.08x = 44,160,199,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,160,199,397.19/240,493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,623.58

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