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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,550.38, 331,960.17 and 133,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,550.38, 331,960.17 and 133,127.82 is: 183,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,550.38 : 331,960.17 = 133,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,550.38/331,960.17 = 133,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,550.38x = 331,960.17 × 133,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,550.38x = 44,193,133,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193,133,758.93/240,550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,716.75

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