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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,526.03, 331,921.02 and 133,096.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,526.03, 331,921.02 and 133,096.03 is: 183,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,526.03 : 331,921.02 = 133,096.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,526.03/331,921.02 = 133,096.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,526.03x = 331,921.02 × 133,096.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,526.03x = 44,177,370,035.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,177,370,035.55/240,526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,669.81

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