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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,991.79, 332,568.71 and 133,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,991.79, 332,568.71 and 133,568.76 is: 184,324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,991.79 : 332,568.71 = 133,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,991.79/332,568.71 = 133,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,991.79x = 332,568.71 × 133,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,991.79x = 44,420,790,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,420,790,209.50/240,991.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,324.91

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