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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,783.90, 332,277.72 and 133,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,783.90, 332,277.72 and 133,358.46 is: 184,032.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,783.90 : 332,277.72 = 133,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,783.90/332,277.72 = 133,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,783.90x = 332,277.72 × 133,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,783.90x = 44,312,045,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,312,045,031.51/240,783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,032.43

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