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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,822.36, 332,334.88 and 133,399.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,822.36, 332,334.88 and 133,399.35 is: 184,091.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,822.36 : 332,334.88 = 133,399.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,822.36/332,334.88 = 133,399.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,822.36x = 332,334.88 × 133,399.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,822.36x = 44,333,256,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,333,256,974.33/240,822.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,091.12

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