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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,981.06, 332,553.87 and 133,567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,981.06, 332,553.87 and 133,567.24 is: 184,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,981.06 : 332,553.87 = 133,567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,981.06/332,553.87 = 133,567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,981.06x = 332,553.87 × 133,567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,981.06x = 44,418,302,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,418,302,567.22/240,981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,322.80

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