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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,961.88, 332,530.17 and 133,533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,961.88, 332,530.17 and 133,533.74 is: 184,278.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,961.88 : 332,530.17 = 133,533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,961.88/332,530.17 = 133,533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,961.88x = 332,530.17 × 133,533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,961.88x = 44,403,997,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,403,997,262.94/240,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,278.10

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