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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,939.73, 332,515.97 and 133,519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,939.73, 332,515.97 and 133,519.96 is: 184,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,939.73 : 332,515.97 = 133,519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,939.73/332,515.97 = 133,519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,939.73x = 332,515.97 × 133,519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,939.73x = 44,397,519,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,519,013.76/240,939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,268.15

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