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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,960.88, 332,528.79 and 133,532.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,960.88, 332,528.79 and 133,532.74 is: 184,276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,960.88 : 332,528.79 = 133,532.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,960.88/332,528.79 = 133,532.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,960.88x = 332,528.79 × 133,532.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,960.88x = 44,403,480,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,403,480,457.58/240,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,276.72

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