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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,954.28, 332,518.87 and 133,526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,954.28, 332,518.87 and 133,526.10 is: 184,267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,954.28 : 332,518.87 = 133,526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,954.28/332,518.87 = 133,526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,954.28x = 332,518.87 × 133,526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,954.28x = 44,399,949,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,949,301.36/240,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,267.11

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