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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,978.98, 332,551.76 and 133,550.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,978.98, 332,551.76 and 133,550.93 is: 184,300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,978.98 : 332,551.76 = 133,550.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,978.98/332,551.76 = 133,550.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,978.98x = 332,551.76 × 133,550.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,978.98x = 44,412,594,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,412,594,490.62/240,978.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,300.70

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