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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,540.24, 331,945.92 and 133,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,540.24, 331,945.92 and 133,114.80 is: 183,698.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,540.24 : 331,945.92 = 133,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,540.24/331,945.92 = 133,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,540.24x = 331,945.92 × 133,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,540.24x = 44,186,914,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,186,914,751.62/240,540.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,698.64

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