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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,560.54, 331,983.96 and 133,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,560.54, 331,983.96 and 133,130.60 is: 183,725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,560.54 : 331,983.96 = 133,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,560.54/331,983.96 = 133,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,560.54x = 331,983.96 × 133,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,560.54x = 44,197,223,785.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,197,223,785.18/240,560.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,725.99

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