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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,994.70, 332,572.71 and 133,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,994.70, 332,572.71 and 133,571.66 is: 184,328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,994.70 : 332,572.71 = 133,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,994.70/332,572.71 = 133,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,994.70x = 332,572.71 × 133,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,994.70x = 44,422,288,945.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422,288,945.40/240,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,328.90

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