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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,938.17, 332,507.96 and 133,505.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,938.17, 332,507.96 and 133,505.91 is: 184,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,938.17 : 332,507.96 = 133,505.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,938.17/332,507.96 = 133,505.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,938.17x = 332,507.96 × 133,505.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,938.17x = 44,391,777,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,391,777,782.04/240,938.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,245.52

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