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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,966.05, 332,535.11 and 133,537.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,966.05, 332,535.11 and 133,537.85 is: 184,283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,966.05 : 332,535.11 = 133,537.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,966.05/332,535.11 = 133,537.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,966.05x = 332,535.11 × 133,537.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,966.05x = 44,406,022,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,406,022,971.22/240,966.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,283.32

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