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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,959.76, 332,531.74 and 133,519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,959.76, 332,531.74 and 133,519.74 is: 184,261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,959.76 : 332,531.74 = 133,519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,959.76/332,531.74 = 133,519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,959.76x = 332,531.74 × 133,519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,959.76x = 44,399,551,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,551,466.55/240,959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,261.27

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