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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,946.65, 332,509.19 and 133,517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,946.65, 332,509.19 and 133,517.97 is: 184,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,946.65 : 332,509.19 = 133,517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,946.65/332,509.19 = 133,517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,946.65x = 332,509.19 × 133,517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,946.65x = 44,395,951,387.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,395,951,387.55/240,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,256.35

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