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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,562.32, 331,973.94 and 133,129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,562.32, 331,973.94 and 133,129.62 is: 183,717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,562.32 : 331,973.94 = 133,129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,562.32/331,973.94 = 133,129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,562.32x = 331,973.94 × 133,129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,562.32x = 44,195,564,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,195,564,482.10/240,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,717.73

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