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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,523.53, 331,917.57 and 133,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,523.53, 331,917.57 and 133,093.53 is: 183,666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,523.53 : 331,917.57 = 133,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,523.53/331,917.57 = 133,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,523.53x = 331,917.57 × 133,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,523.53x = 44,176,081,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,176,081,434.65/240,523.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,666.36

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