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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,498.24, 331,887.96 and 133,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,498.24, 331,887.96 and 133,072.80 is: 183,640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,498.24 : 331,887.96 = 133,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,498.24/331,887.96 = 133,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,498.24x = 331,887.96 × 133,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,498.24x = 44,165,260,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,165,260,123.49/240,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,640.68

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