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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,951.94, 332,515.63 and 133,523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,951.94, 332,515.63 and 133,523.76 is: 184,263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,951.94 : 332,515.63 = 133,523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,951.94/332,515.63 = 133,523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,951.94x = 332,515.63 × 133,523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,951.94x = 44,398,737,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,737,176.37/240,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,263.87

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