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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,994.41, 332,563.23 and 133,566.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,994.41, 332,563.23 and 133,566.27 is: 184,316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,994.41 : 332,563.23 = 133,566.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,994.41/332,563.23 = 133,566.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,994.41x = 332,563.23 × 133,566.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,994.41x = 44,419,230,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,419,230,170.25/240,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,316.43

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