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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,940.26, 332,493.66 and 133,509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,940.26, 332,493.66 and 133,509.96 is: 184,241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,940.26 : 332,493.66 = 133,509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,940.26/332,493.66 = 133,509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,940.26x = 332,493.66 × 133,509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,940.26x = 44,391,215,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,391,215,246.85/240,940.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,241.58

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