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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,996.20, 332,574.78 and 133,573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,996.20, 332,574.78 and 133,573.16 is: 184,330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,996.20 : 332,574.78 = 133,573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,996.20/332,574.78 = 133,573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,996.20x = 332,574.78 × 133,573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,996.20x = 44,423,064,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423,064,300.90/240,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,330.97

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