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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,552.94, 331,954.82 and 133,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,552.94, 331,954.82 and 133,127.50 is: 183,711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,552.94 : 331,954.82 = 133,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,552.94/331,954.82 = 133,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,552.94x = 331,954.82 × 133,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,552.94x = 44,192,313,639.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,192,313,639.78/240,552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,711.39

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