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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,542.58, 331,943.72 and 133,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,542.58, 331,943.72 and 133,106.20 is: 183,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,542.58 : 331,943.72 = 133,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,542.58/331,943.72 = 133,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,542.58x = 331,943.72 × 133,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,542.58x = 44,183,767,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183,767,183.06/240,542.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,683.77

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