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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,556.08, 331,959.12 and 133,130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,556.08, 331,959.12 and 133,130.64 is: 183,715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,556.08 : 331,959.12 = 133,130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,556.08/331,959.12 = 133,130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,556.08x = 331,959.12 × 133,130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,556.08x = 44,193,930,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193,930,099.44/240,556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,715.71

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