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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,817.11, 332,323.20 and 133,386.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,817.11, 332,323.20 and 133,386.81 is: 184,071.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,817.11 : 332,323.20 = 133,386.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,817.11/332,323.20 = 133,386.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,817.11x = 332,323.20 × 133,386.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,817.11x = 44,327,531,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,327,531,536.99/240,817.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,071.35

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