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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,457, 331,846.02 and 134,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,457, 331,846.02 and 134,473 is: 185,581.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,457 : 331,846.02 = 134,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,457/331,846.02 = 134,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,457x = 331,846.02 × 134,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,457x = 44,624,329,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,624,329,847.46/240,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,581.33

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