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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,994.17, 332,563.14 and 133,573.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,994.17, 332,563.14 and 133,573.95 is: 184,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,994.17 : 332,563.14 = 133,573.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,994.17/332,563.14 = 133,573.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,994.17x = 332,563.14 × 133,573.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,994.17x = 44,421,772,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,421,772,234.20/240,994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,327.17

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