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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,967.30, 332,536.83 and 133,539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,967.30, 332,536.83 and 133,539.10 is: 184,285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,967.30 : 332,536.83 = 133,539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,967.30/332,536.83 = 133,539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,967.30x = 332,536.83 × 133,539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,967.30x = 44,406,668,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,406,668,995.05/240,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,285.04

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