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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,986.95, 332,573.21 and 133,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,986.95, 332,573.21 and 133,557 is: 184,314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,986.95 : 332,573.21 = 133,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,986.95/332,573.21 = 133,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,986.95x = 332,573.21 × 133,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,986.95x = 44,417,480,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417,480,207.97/240,986.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,314.88

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