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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,945.06, 332,516.70 and 133,527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,945.06, 332,516.70 and 133,527.18 is: 184,274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,945.06 : 332,516.70 = 133,527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,945.06/332,516.70 = 133,527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,945.06x = 332,516.70 × 133,527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,945.06x = 44,400,017,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,017,253.91/240,945.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,274.45

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