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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,994.20, 332,572.02 and 133,571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,994.20, 332,572.02 and 133,571.16 is: 184,328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,994.20 : 332,572.02 = 133,571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,994.20/332,572.02 = 133,571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,994.20x = 332,572.02 × 133,571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,994.20x = 44,422,030,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422,030,494.94/240,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,328.21

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