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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,951.45, 332,514.93 and 133,523.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,951.45, 332,514.93 and 133,523.25 is: 184,263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,951.45 : 332,514.93 = 133,523.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,951.45/332,514.93 = 133,523.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,951.45x = 332,514.93 × 133,523.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,951.45x = 44,398,474,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,474,127.12/240,951.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,263.15

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