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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,954.25, 332,524.16 and 133,514.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,954.25, 332,524.16 and 133,514.23 is: 184,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,954.25 : 332,524.16 = 133,514.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,954.25/332,524.16 = 133,514.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,954.25x = 332,524.16 × 133,514.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,954.25x = 44,396,707,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,396,707,178.80/240,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,253.68

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