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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,992.07, 332,569.05 and 133,578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,992.07, 332,569.05 and 133,578.24 is: 184,337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,992.07 : 332,569.05 = 133,578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,992.07/332,569.05 = 133,578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,992.07x = 332,569.05 × 133,578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,992.07x = 44,423,988,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423,988,377.47/240,992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,337.97

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