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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,498.48, 331,857.90 and 133,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,498.48, 331,857.90 and 133,053.60 is: 183,597.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,498.48 : 331,857.90 = 133,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,498.48/331,857.90 = 133,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,498.48x = 331,857.90 × 133,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,498.48x = 44,154,888,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,154,888,283.44/240,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,597.37

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