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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,983.46, 332,558.04 and 133,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,983.46, 332,558.04 and 133,555.32 is: 184,306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,983.46 : 332,558.04 = 133,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,983.46/332,558.04 = 133,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,983.46x = 332,558.04 × 133,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,983.46x = 44,414,895,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,414,895,450.77/240,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,306.82

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