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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,962.49, 332,530.16 and 133,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,962.49, 332,530.16 and 133,534.30 is: 184,278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,962.49 : 332,530.16 = 133,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,962.49/332,530.16 = 133,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,962.49x = 332,530.16 × 133,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,962.49x = 44,404,182,144.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,182,144.49/240,962.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,278.40

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