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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,991.41, 332,559.09 and 133,563.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,991.41, 332,559.09 and 133,563.27 is: 184,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,991.41 : 332,559.09 = 133,563.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,991.41/332,559.09 = 133,563.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,991.41x = 332,559.09 × 133,563.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,991.41x = 44,417,679,528.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,417,679,528.62/240,991.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,312.29

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