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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,816.80, 332,327.18 and 133,393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,816.80, 332,327.18 and 133,393.79 is: 184,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,816.80 : 332,327.18 = 133,393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,816.80/332,327.18 = 133,393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,816.80x = 332,327.18 × 133,393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,816.80x = 44,330,380,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,330,380,980.00/240,816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,083.43

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