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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,950.34, 332,513.45 and 133,522.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,950.34, 332,513.45 and 133,522.17 is: 184,261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,950.34 : 332,513.45 = 133,522.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,950.34/332,513.45 = 133,522.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,950.34x = 332,513.45 × 133,522.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,950.34x = 44,397,917,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,917,398.19/240,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,261.69

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