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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,962.40, 332,530.88 and 133,534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,962.40, 332,530.88 and 133,534.24 is: 184,278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,962.40 : 332,530.88 = 133,534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,962.40/332,530.88 = 133,534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,962.40x = 332,530.88 × 133,534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,962.40x = 44,404,258,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,258,337.33/240,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,278.79

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