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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,962.72, 332,513.52 and 133,526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,962.72, 332,513.52 and 133,526.48 is: 184,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,962.72 : 332,513.52 = 133,526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,962.72/332,513.52 = 133,526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,962.72x = 332,513.52 × 133,526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,962.72x = 44,399,359,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,359,878.01/240,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,258.21

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