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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,984.68, 332,561.52 and 133,556.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,984.68, 332,561.52 and 133,556.84 is: 184,309.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,984.68 : 332,561.52 = 133,556.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,984.68/332,561.52 = 133,556.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,984.68x = 332,561.52 × 133,556.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,984.68x = 44,415,865,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,415,865,716.80/240,984.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,309.91

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