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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,502.97, 331,880.23 and 133,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,502.97, 331,880.23 and 133,066.60 is: 183,624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,502.97 : 331,880.23 = 133,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,502.97/331,880.23 = 133,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,502.97x = 331,880.23 × 133,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,502.97x = 44,162,173,813.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,162,173,813.32/240,502.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,624.23

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