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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,540.08, 331,940.28 and 133,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,540.08, 331,940.28 and 133,103.68 is: 183,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,540.08 : 331,940.28 = 133,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,540.08/331,940.28 = 133,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,540.08x = 331,940.28 × 133,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,540.08x = 44,182,472,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,182,472,808.23/240,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,680.29

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