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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,940.56, 332,511.24 and 133,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,940.56, 332,511.24 and 133,508.24 is: 184,248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,940.56 : 332,511.24 = 133,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,940.56/332,511.24 = 133,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,940.56x = 332,511.24 × 133,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,940.56x = 44,392,990,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392,990,432.62/240,940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,248.72

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