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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,783.58, 332,281.19 and 133,353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,783.58, 332,281.19 and 133,353.50 is: 184,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,783.58 : 332,281.19 = 133,353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,783.58/332,281.19 = 133,353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,783.58x = 332,281.19 × 133,353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,783.58x = 44,310,860,834.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,310,860,834.75/240,783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,027.75

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