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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,947.06, 332,519.46 and 133,529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,947.06, 332,519.46 and 133,529.18 is: 184,277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,947.06 : 332,519.46 = 133,529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,947.06/332,519.46 = 133,529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,947.06x = 332,519.46 × 133,529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,947.06x = 44,401,050,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,401,050,827.84/240,947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,277.21

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