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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,505.04, 331,868.52 and 133,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,505.04, 331,868.52 and 133,060.88 is: 183,608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,505.04 : 331,868.52 = 133,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,505.04/331,868.52 = 133,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,505.04x = 331,868.52 × 133,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,505.04x = 44,158,717,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158,717,315.50/240,505.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,608.28

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