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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,963.06, 332,530.94 and 133,534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,963.06, 332,530.94 and 133,534.86 is: 184,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,963.06 : 332,530.94 = 133,534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,963.06/332,530.94 = 133,534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,963.06x = 332,530.94 × 133,534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,963.06x = 44,404,472,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,404,472,518.57/240,963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,279.17

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