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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,952.73, 332,515.58 and 133,524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,952.73, 332,515.58 and 133,524.55 is: 184,264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,952.73 : 332,515.58 = 133,524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,952.73/332,515.58 = 133,524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,952.73x = 332,515.58 × 133,524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,952.73x = 44,398,993,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,993,686.59/240,952.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,264.34

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