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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,954, 332,523.81 and 133,513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,954, 332,523.81 and 133,513.98 is: 184,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,954 : 332,523.81 = 133,513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,954/332,523.81 = 133,513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,954x = 332,523.81 × 133,513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,954x = 44,396,577,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,577,317.86/240,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,253.33

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