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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,952.06, 332,515.80 and 133,523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,952.06, 332,515.80 and 133,523.89 is: 184,264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,952.06 : 332,515.80 = 133,523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,952.06/332,515.80 = 133,523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,952.06x = 332,515.80 × 133,523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,952.06x = 44,398,803,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,803,102.46/240,952.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,264.05

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