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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,458, 331,847.40 and 134,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,458, 331,847.40 and 134,474 is: 185,582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,458 : 331,847.40 = 134,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,458/331,847.40 = 134,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,458x = 331,847.40 × 134,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,458x = 44,624,847,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,624,847,267.60/240,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,582.71

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