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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,967.80, 332,537.52 and 133,539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,967.80, 332,537.52 and 133,539.60 is: 184,285.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,967.80 : 332,537.52 = 133,539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,967.80/332,537.52 = 133,539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,967.80x = 332,537.52 × 133,539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,967.80x = 44,406,927,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,406,927,405.79/240,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,285.73

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