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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,990.45, 332,566.86 and 133,567.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,990.45, 332,566.86 and 133,567.43 is: 184,323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,990.45 : 332,566.86 = 133,567.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,990.45/332,566.86 = 133,567.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,990.45x = 332,566.86 × 133,567.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,990.45x = 44,420,099,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,420,099,130.54/240,990.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,323.07

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