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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,984.95, 332,570.45 and 133,555.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,984.95, 332,570.45 and 133,555.00 is: 184,312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,984.95 : 332,570.45 = 133,555.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,984.95/332,570.45 = 133,555.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,984.95x = 332,570.45 × 133,555.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,984.95x = 44,416,444,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,416,444,119.12/240,984.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,312.11

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