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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,789.51, 332,292.17 and 133,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,789.51, 332,292.17 and 133,361.24 is: 184,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,789.51 : 332,292.17 = 133,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,789.51/332,292.17 = 133,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,789.51x = 332,292.17 × 133,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,789.51x = 44,314,894,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,314,894,505.43/240,789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,039.97

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