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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,520.38, 331,918.71 and 133,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,520.38, 331,918.71 and 133,097.76 is: 183,675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,520.38 : 331,918.71 = 133,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,520.38/331,918.71 = 133,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,520.38x = 331,918.71 × 133,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,520.38x = 44,177,636,803.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,177,636,803.09/240,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,675.23

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