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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,997.20, 332,576.16 and 133,574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,997.20, 332,576.16 and 133,574.16 is: 184,332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,997.20 : 332,576.16 = 133,574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,997.20/332,576.16 = 133,574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,997.20x = 332,576.16 × 133,574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,997.20x = 44,423,581,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423,581,208.03/240,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,332.35

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