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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,959.72, 332,509.38 and 133,523.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,959.72, 332,509.38 and 133,523.48 is: 184,254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,959.72 : 332,509.38 = 133,523.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,959.72/332,509.38 = 133,523.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,959.72x = 332,509.38 × 133,523.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,959.72x = 44,397,809,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,397,809,550.24/240,959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,254.07

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