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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,505.08, 331,895.52 and 133,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,505.08, 331,895.52 and 133,073.16 is: 183,640.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,505.08 : 331,895.52 = 133,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,505.08/331,895.52 = 133,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,505.08x = 331,895.52 × 133,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,505.08x = 44,166,385,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,166,385,636.24/240,505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,640.14

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