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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,506.74, 331,899.69 and 133,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,506.74, 331,899.69 and 133,081.30 is: 183,652.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,506.74 : 331,899.69 = 133,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,506.74/331,899.69 = 133,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,506.74x = 331,899.69 × 133,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,506.74x = 44,169,642,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,169,642,214.80/240,506.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,652.41

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