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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,992.04, 332,569.02 and 133,578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,992.04, 332,569.02 and 133,578.24 is: 184,337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,992.04 : 332,569.02 = 133,578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,992.04/332,569.02 = 133,578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,992.04x = 332,569.02 × 133,578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,992.04x = 44,423,984,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423,984,370.12/240,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,337.97

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