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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,516.06, 331,898.34 and 133,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,516.06, 331,898.34 and 133,080.70 is: 183,643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,516.06 : 331,898.34 = 133,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,516.06/331,898.34 = 133,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,516.06x = 331,898.34 × 133,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,516.06x = 44,169,263,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,169,263,416.04/240,516.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,643.72

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