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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,825.48, 332,350.11 and 133,395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,825.48, 332,350.11 and 133,395.50 is: 184,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,825.48 : 332,350.11 = 133,395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,825.48/332,350.11 = 133,395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,825.48x = 332,350.11 × 133,395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,825.48x = 44,334,010,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334,010,178.07/240,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,091.86

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