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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,938.94, 332,506.31 and 133,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,938.94, 332,506.31 and 133,508.71 is: 184,247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,938.94 : 332,506.31 = 133,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,938.94/332,506.31 = 133,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,938.94x = 332,506.31 × 133,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,938.94x = 44,392,488,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392,488,514.96/240,938.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,247.88

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