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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,992.27, 332,569.36 and 133,569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,992.27, 332,569.36 and 133,569.23 is: 184,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,992.27 : 332,569.36 = 133,569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,992.27/332,569.36 = 133,569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,992.27x = 332,569.36 × 133,569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,992.27x = 44,421,032,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,421,032,668.95/240,992.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,325.55

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