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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,995.02, 332,573.15 and 133,571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,995.02, 332,573.15 and 133,571.98 is: 184,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,995.02 : 332,573.15 = 133,571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,995.02/332,573.15 = 133,571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,995.02x = 332,573.15 × 133,571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,995.02x = 44,422,454,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,422,454,140.34/240,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,329.35

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