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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,711.52, 332,192.26 and 133,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,711.52, 332,192.26 and 133,281.52 is: 183,934.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,711.52 : 332,192.26 = 133,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,711.52/332,192.26 = 133,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,711.52x = 332,192.26 × 133,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,711.52x = 44,275,089,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,275,089,345.04/240,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,934.24

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