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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,968.55, 332,538.57 and 133,540.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,968.55, 332,538.57 and 133,540.35 is: 184,286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,968.55 : 332,538.57 = 133,540.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,968.55/332,538.57 = 133,540.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,968.55x = 332,538.57 × 133,540.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,968.55x = 44,407,317,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,407,317,026.30/240,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,286.78

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