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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,532.35, 331,910.64 and 133,087.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,532.35, 331,910.64 and 133,087.47 is: 183,647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,532.35 : 331,910.64 = 133,087.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,532.35/331,910.64 = 133,087.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,532.35x = 331,910.64 × 133,087.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,532.35x = 44,173,147,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,173,147,343.68/240,532.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,647.43

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