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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,981.46, 332,548.72 and 133,549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,981.46, 332,548.72 and 133,549.18 is: 184,294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,981.46 : 332,548.72 = 133,549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,981.46/332,548.72 = 133,549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,981.46x = 332,548.72 × 133,549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,981.46x = 44,411,607,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,411,607,700.80/240,981.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,294.71

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