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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,947.65, 332,510.57 and 133,518.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,947.65, 332,510.57 and 133,518.97 is: 184,257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,947.65 : 332,510.57 = 133,518.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,947.65/332,510.57 = 133,518.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,947.65x = 332,510.57 × 133,518.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,947.65x = 44,396,468,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,468,820.51/240,947.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,257.74

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