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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,949.06, 332,511.66 and 133,520.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,949.06, 332,511.66 and 133,520.89 is: 184,259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,949.06 : 332,511.66 = 133,520.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,949.06/332,511.66 = 133,520.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,949.06x = 332,511.66 × 133,520.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,949.06x = 44,397,252,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,252,778.58/240,949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,259.91

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