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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,960.63, 332,527.62 and 133,532.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,960.63, 332,527.62 and 133,532.46 is: 184,275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,960.63 : 332,527.62 = 133,532.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,960.63/332,527.62 = 133,532.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,960.63x = 332,527.62 × 133,532.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,960.63x = 44,403,231,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,403,231,116.55/240,960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,275.88

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