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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,965.43, 332,534.24 and 133,537.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,965.43, 332,534.24 and 133,537.23 is: 184,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,965.43 : 332,534.24 = 133,537.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,965.43/332,534.24 = 133,537.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,965.43x = 332,534.24 × 133,537.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,965.43x = 44,405,699,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,405,699,960.93/240,965.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,282.45

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