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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,937.94, 332,504.93 and 133,507.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,937.94, 332,504.93 and 133,507.71 is: 184,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,937.94 : 332,504.93 = 133,507.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,937.94/332,504.93 = 133,507.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,937.94x = 332,504.93 × 133,507.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,937.94x = 44,391,972,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,391,972,101.78/240,937.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,246.50

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