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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,970.56, 332,541.34 and 133,542.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,970.56, 332,541.34 and 133,542.36 is: 184,289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,970.56 : 332,541.34 = 133,542.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,970.56/332,541.34 = 133,542.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,970.56x = 332,541.34 × 133,542.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,970.56x = 44,408,355,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,408,355,341.16/240,970.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,289.55

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