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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,985.10, 332,554.32 and 133,554.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,985.10, 332,554.32 and 133,554.19 is: 184,301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,985.10 : 332,554.32 = 133,554.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,985.10/332,554.32 = 133,554.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,985.10x = 332,554.32 × 133,554.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,985.10x = 44,414,022,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,414,022,838.60/240,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,301.95

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