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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,962.88, 332,524.08 and 133,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,962.88, 332,524.08 and 133,530.60 is: 184,269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,962.88 : 332,524.08 = 133,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,962.88/332,524.08 = 133,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,962.88x = 332,524.08 × 133,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,962.88x = 44,402,139,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,402,139,916.85/240,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,269.63

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