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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,961.23, 332,528.36 and 133,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,961.23, 332,528.36 and 133,533 is: 184,276.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,961.23 : 332,528.36 = 133,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,961.23/332,528.36 = 133,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,961.23x = 332,528.36 × 133,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,961.23x = 44,403,508,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,403,508,828.22/240,961.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,276.57

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