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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,985.95, 332,571.83 and 133,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,985.95, 332,571.83 and 133,556 is: 184,313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,985.95 : 332,571.83 = 133,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,985.95/332,571.83 = 133,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,985.95x = 332,571.83 × 133,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,985.95x = 44,416,963,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,416,963,327.48/240,985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,313.50

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