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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,991.45, 332,568.24 and 133,568.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,991.45, 332,568.24 and 133,568.43 is: 184,324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,991.45 : 332,568.24 = 133,568.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,991.45/332,568.24 = 133,568.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,991.45x = 332,568.24 × 133,568.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,991.45x = 44,420,617,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,420,617,684.66/240,991.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,324.46

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