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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,990.42, 332,557.70 and 133,562.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,990.42, 332,557.70 and 133,562.28 is: 184,310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,990.42 : 332,557.70 = 133,562.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,990.42/332,557.70 = 133,562.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,990.42x = 332,557.70 × 133,562.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,990.42x = 44,417,164,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417,164,643.56/240,990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,310.91

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