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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,950.13, 332,513.13 and 133,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,950.13, 332,513.13 and 133,521.96 is: 184,261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,950.13 : 332,513.13 = 133,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,950.13/332,513.13 = 133,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,950.13x = 332,513.13 × 133,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,950.13x = 44,397,804,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,804,843.33/240,950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,261.39

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