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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,711.32, 332,154.80 and 133,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,711.32, 332,154.80 and 133,254.44 is: 183,876.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,711.32 : 332,154.80 = 133,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,711.32/332,154.80 = 133,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,711.32x = 332,154.80 × 133,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,711.32x = 44,261,101,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,261,101,867.31/240,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,876.28

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