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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,582.76, 331,990.44 and 133,146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,582.76, 331,990.44 and 133,146.40 is: 183,734.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,582.76 : 331,990.44 = 133,146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,582.76/331,990.44 = 133,146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,582.76x = 331,990.44 × 133,146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,582.76x = 44,203,331,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,203,331,920.42/240,582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,734.41

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