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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,582.08, 331,993.05 and 133,142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,582.08, 331,993.05 and 133,142.06 is: 183,730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,582.08 : 331,993.05 = 133,142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,582.08/331,993.05 = 133,142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,582.08x = 331,993.05 × 133,142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,582.08x = 44,202,236,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,202,236,922.72/240,582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,730.38

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