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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,513.24, 331,908.66 and 133,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,513.24, 331,908.66 and 133,087.80 is: 183,661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,513.24 : 331,908.66 = 133,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,513.24/331,908.66 = 133,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,513.24x = 331,908.66 × 133,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,513.24x = 44,172,993,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,172,993,360.35/240,513.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,661.38

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