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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,962.23, 332,529.74 and 133,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,962.23, 332,529.74 and 133,534 is: 184,277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,962.23 : 332,529.74 = 133,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,962.23/332,529.74 = 133,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,962.23x = 332,529.74 × 133,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,962.23x = 44,404,026,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,026,301.16/240,962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,277.95

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