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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,547.38, 331,956.03 and 133,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,547.38, 331,956.03 and 133,124.82 is: 183,712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,547.38 : 331,956.03 = 133,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,547.38/331,956.03 = 133,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,547.38x = 331,956.03 × 133,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,547.38x = 44,191,586,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,191,586,741.66/240,547.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,712.61

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