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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,570.96, 331,983.28 and 133,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,570.96, 331,983.28 and 133,141.04 is: 183,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,570.96 : 331,983.28 = 133,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,570.96/331,983.28 = 133,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,570.96x = 331,983.28 × 133,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,570.96x = 44,200,599,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,200,599,161.81/240,570.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,732.06

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