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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,543.55, 331,941.93 and 133,118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,543.55, 331,941.93 and 133,118.11 is: 183,698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,543.55 : 331,941.93 = 133,118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,543.55/331,941.93 = 133,118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,543.55x = 331,941.93 × 133,118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,543.55x = 44,187,482,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187,482,351.35/240,543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,698.47

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