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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,152.60, 360,228.90 and 133,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,152.60, 360,228.90 and 133,864.40 is: 200,796.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,152.60 : 360,228.90 = 133,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,152.60/360,228.90 = 133,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,152.60x = 360,228.90 × 133,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,152.60x = 48,221,825,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,221,825,561.16/240,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,796.60

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