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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,988.08, 332,563.52 and 133,574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,988.08, 332,563.52 and 133,574.24 is: 184,332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,988.08 : 332,563.52 = 133,574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,988.08/332,563.52 = 133,574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,988.08x = 332,563.52 × 133,574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,988.08x = 44,421,919,435.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,421,919,435.72/240,988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,332.43

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