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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,948.81, 332,516.63 and 133,508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,948.81, 332,516.63 and 133,508.73 is: 184,246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,948.81 : 332,516.63 = 133,508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,948.81/332,516.63 = 133,508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,948.81x = 332,516.63 × 133,508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,948.81x = 44,393,872,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393,872,307.64/240,948.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,246.07

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