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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,825.16, 332,341.38 and 133,396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,825.16, 332,341.38 and 133,396.84 is: 184,089.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,825.16 : 332,341.38 = 133,396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,825.16/332,341.38 = 133,396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,825.16x = 332,341.38 × 133,396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,825.16x = 44,333,289,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,333,289,893.24/240,825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,089.11

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