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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,951.27, 332,514.73 and 133,523.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,951.27, 332,514.73 and 133,523.10 is: 184,262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,951.27 : 332,514.73 = 133,523.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,951.27/332,514.73 = 133,523.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,951.27x = 332,514.73 × 133,523.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,951.27x = 44,398,397,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,397,545.26/240,951.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,262.97

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