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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,976.32, 332,550.12 and 133,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,976.32, 332,550.12 and 133,548.24 is: 184,298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,976.32 : 332,550.12 = 133,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,976.32/332,550.12 = 133,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,976.32x = 332,550.12 × 133,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,976.32x = 44,411,483,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,411,483,237.79/240,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,298.12

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