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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,824.16, 332,340 and 133,395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,824.16, 332,340 and 133,395.84 is: 184,087.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,824.16 : 332,340 = 133,395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,824.16/332,340 = 133,395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,824.16x = 332,340 × 133,395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,824.16x = 44,332,773,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,332,773,465.60/240,824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,087.73

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