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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,560.04, 331,983.27 and 133,130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,560.04, 331,983.27 and 133,130.10 is: 183,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,560.04 : 331,983.27 = 133,130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,560.04/331,983.27 = 133,130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,560.04x = 331,983.27 × 133,130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,560.04x = 44,196,965,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196,965,933.43/240,560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,725.30

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