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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,604.24, 331,999.09 and 133,174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,604.24, 331,999.09 and 133,174.01 is: 183,760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,604.24 : 331,999.09 = 133,174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,604.24/331,999.09 = 133,174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,604.24x = 331,999.09 × 133,174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,604.24x = 44,213,650,723.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,213,650,723.67/240,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,760.90

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