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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,941.07, 332,511.93 and 133,508.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,941.07, 332,511.93 and 133,508.75 is: 184,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,941.07 : 332,511.93 = 133,508.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,941.07/332,511.93 = 133,508.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,941.07x = 332,511.93 × 133,508.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,941.07x = 44,393,250,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393,250,471.83/240,941.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,249.41

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