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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,973.30, 332,545.08 and 133,545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,973.30, 332,545.08 and 133,545.13 is: 184,293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,973.30 : 332,545.08 = 133,545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,973.30/332,545.08 = 133,545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,973.30x = 332,545.08 × 133,545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,973.30x = 44,409,775,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,409,775,939.46/240,973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,293.35

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