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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,801.41, 332,291.34 and 133,365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,801.41, 332,291.34 and 133,365.03 is: 184,035.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,801.41 : 332,291.34 = 133,365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,801.41/332,291.34 = 133,365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,801.41x = 332,291.34 × 133,365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,801.41x = 44,316,044,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,316,044,527.84/240,801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,035.66

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