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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,959.93, 332,526.62 and 133,531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,959.93, 332,526.62 and 133,531.74 is: 184,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,959.93 : 332,526.62 = 133,531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,959.93/332,526.62 = 133,531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,959.93x = 332,526.62 × 133,531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,959.93x = 44,402,858,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,402,858,498.75/240,959.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,274.87

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