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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,955.50, 332,525.88 and 133,515.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,955.50, 332,525.88 and 133,515.48 is: 184,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,955.50 : 332,525.88 = 133,515.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,955.50/332,525.88 = 133,515.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,955.50x = 332,525.88 × 133,515.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,955.50x = 44,397,352,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,352,480.62/240,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,255.40

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