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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,989.45, 332,576.66 and 133,559.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,989.45, 332,576.66 and 133,559.50 is: 184,318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,989.45 : 332,576.66 = 133,559.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,989.45/332,576.66 = 133,559.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,989.45x = 332,576.66 × 133,559.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,989.45x = 44,418,772,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,418,772,421.27/240,989.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,318.33

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