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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,971.46, 332,541.48 and 133,543.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,971.46, 332,541.48 and 133,543.32 is: 184,290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,971.46 : 332,541.48 = 133,543.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,971.46/332,541.48 = 133,543.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,971.46x = 332,541.48 × 133,543.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,971.46x = 44,408,693,276.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,408,693,276.91/240,971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,290.26

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