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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,544.98, 331,947.09 and 133,108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,544.98, 331,947.09 and 133,108.56 is: 183,687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,544.98 : 331,947.09 = 133,108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,544.98/331,947.09 = 133,108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,544.98x = 331,947.09 × 133,108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,544.98x = 44,184,999,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,184,999,146.09/240,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,687.06

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