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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,985.76, 332,555.29 and 133,554.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,985.76, 332,555.29 and 133,554.85 is: 184,302.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,985.76 : 332,555.29 = 133,554.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,985.76/332,555.29 = 133,554.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,985.76x = 332,555.29 × 133,554.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,985.76x = 44,414,370,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,414,370,707.38/240,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,302.89

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