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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,950.37, 332,524.89 and 133,518.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,950.37, 332,524.89 and 133,518.18 is: 184,262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,950.37 : 332,524.89 = 133,518.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,950.37/332,524.89 = 133,518.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,950.37x = 332,524.89 × 133,518.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,950.37x = 44,398,118,117.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,118,117.50/240,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,262.50

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