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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,951.72, 332,515.35 and 133,523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,951.72, 332,515.35 and 133,523.55 is: 184,263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,951.72 : 332,515.35 = 133,523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,951.72/332,515.35 = 133,523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,951.72x = 332,515.35 × 133,523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,951.72x = 44,398,629,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,629,149.05/240,951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,263.59

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