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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,993.57, 332,571.12 and 133,579.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,993.57, 332,571.12 and 133,579.74 is: 184,340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,993.57 : 332,571.12 = 133,579.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,993.57/332,571.12 = 133,579.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,993.57x = 332,571.12 × 133,579.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,993.57x = 44,424,763,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,424,763,741.11/240,993.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,340.04

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