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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,992.41, 332,560.47 and 133,564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,992.41, 332,560.47 and 133,564.27 is: 184,313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,992.41 : 332,560.47 = 133,564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,992.41/332,560.47 = 133,564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,992.41x = 332,560.47 × 133,564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,992.41x = 44,418,196,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,418,196,406.41/240,992.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,313.67

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