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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,993.27, 332,570.74 and 133,570.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,993.27, 332,570.74 and 133,570.23 is: 184,326.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,993.27 : 332,570.74 = 133,570.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,993.27/332,570.74 = 133,570.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,993.27x = 332,570.74 × 133,570.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,993.27x = 44,421,550,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,421,550,233.07/240,993.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,326.93

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