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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,943.06, 332,513.94 and 133,525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,943.06, 332,513.94 and 133,525.18 is: 184,271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,943.06 : 332,513.94 = 133,525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,943.06/332,513.94 = 133,525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,943.06x = 332,513.94 × 133,525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,943.06x = 44,398,983,691.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,983,691.01/240,943.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,271.69

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