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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,989.67, 332,557.20 and 133,569.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,989.67, 332,557.20 and 133,569.63 is: 184,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,989.67 : 332,557.20 = 133,569.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,989.67/332,557.20 = 133,569.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,989.67x = 332,557.20 × 133,569.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,989.67x = 44,419,542,157.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419,542,157.84/240,989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,321.35

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