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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,507.24, 331,900.38 and 133,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,507.24, 331,900.38 and 133,081.80 is: 183,653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,507.24 : 331,900.38 = 133,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,507.24/331,900.38 = 133,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,507.24x = 331,900.38 × 133,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,507.24x = 44,169,899,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,169,899,991.08/240,507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,653.10

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