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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,972.30, 332,543.67 and 133,544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,972.30, 332,543.67 and 133,544.10 is: 184,291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,972.30 : 332,543.67 = 133,544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,972.30/332,543.67 = 133,544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,972.30x = 332,543.67 × 133,544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,972.30x = 44,409,245,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,409,245,120.85/240,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,291.91

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