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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,825.18, 332,338.77 and 133,402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,825.18, 332,338.77 and 133,402.17 is: 184,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,825.18 : 332,338.77 = 133,402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,825.18/332,338.77 = 133,402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,825.18x = 332,338.77 × 133,402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,825.18x = 44,334,710,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334,710,764.43/240,825.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,095.00

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