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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,955, 332,525.19 and 133,514.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,955, 332,525.19 and 133,514.98 is: 184,254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,955 : 332,525.19 = 133,514.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,955/332,525.19 = 133,514.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,955x = 332,525.19 × 133,514.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,955x = 44,397,094,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,094,092.35/240,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,254.71

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