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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,965.30, 332,534.07 and 133,537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,965.30, 332,534.07 and 133,537.10 is: 184,282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,965.30 : 332,534.07 = 133,537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,965.30/332,534.07 = 133,537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,965.30x = 332,534.07 × 133,537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,965.30x = 44,405,635,359.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,405,635,359.00/240,965.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,282.28

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