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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,967.46, 332,535.96 and 133,539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,967.46, 332,535.96 and 133,539.32 is: 184,284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,967.46 : 332,535.96 = 133,539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,967.46/332,535.96 = 133,539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,967.46x = 332,535.96 × 133,539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,967.46x = 44,406,625,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,406,625,973.95/240,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,284.74

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