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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,983.91, 332,548.74 and 133,555.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,983.91, 332,548.74 and 133,555.77 is: 184,301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,983.91 : 332,548.74 = 133,555.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,983.91/332,548.74 = 133,555.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,983.91x = 332,548.74 × 133,555.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,983.91x = 44,413,803,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,413,803,033.23/240,983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,301.94

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