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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,965.46, 332,533.20 and 133,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,965.46, 332,533.20 and 133,537.32 is: 184,281.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,965.46 : 332,533.20 = 133,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,965.46/332,533.20 = 133,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,965.46x = 332,533.20 × 133,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,965.46x = 44,405,592,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,405,592,339.02/240,965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,281.98

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