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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,942.06, 332,512.56 and 133,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,942.06, 332,512.56 and 133,524.18 is: 184,270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,942.06 : 332,512.56 = 133,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,942.06/332,512.56 = 133,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,942.06x = 332,512.56 × 133,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,942.06x = 44,398,466,913.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,466,913.70/240,942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,270.31

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