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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,501.96, 331,889.40 and 133,070.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,501.96, 331,889.40 and 133,070.04 is: 183,634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,501.96 : 331,889.40 = 133,070.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,501.96/331,889.40 = 133,070.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,501.96x = 331,889.40 × 133,070.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,501.96x = 44,164,535,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,164,535,733.58/240,501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,634.83

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