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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,976.86, 332,542.40 and 133,544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,976.86, 332,542.40 and 133,544.58 is: 184,288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,976.86 : 332,542.40 = 133,544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,976.86/332,542.40 = 133,544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,976.86x = 332,542.40 × 133,544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,976.86x = 44,409,235,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,409,235,971.55/240,976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,288.39

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