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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,528.03, 331,923.78 and 133,098.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,528.03, 331,923.78 and 133,098.03 is: 183,672.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,528.03 : 331,923.78 = 133,098.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,528.03/331,923.78 = 133,098.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,528.03x = 331,923.78 × 133,098.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,528.03x = 44,178,401,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178,401,228.15/240,528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,672.57

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