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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,947.94, 332,510.11 and 133,519.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,947.94, 332,510.11 and 133,519.76 is: 184,258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,947.94 : 332,510.11 = 133,519.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,947.94/332,510.11 = 133,519.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,947.94x = 332,510.11 × 133,519.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,947.94x = 44,396,670,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,670,248.45/240,947.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,258.36

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