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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,992.89, 332,570.22 and 133,569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,992.89, 332,570.22 and 133,569.86 is: 184,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,992.89 : 332,570.22 = 133,569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,992.89/332,570.22 = 133,569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,992.89x = 332,570.22 × 133,569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,992.89x = 44,421,356,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,421,356,313.16/240,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,326.42

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