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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,825.66, 332,342.07 and 133,397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,825.66, 332,342.07 and 133,397.34 is: 184,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,825.66 : 332,342.07 = 133,397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,825.66/332,342.07 = 133,397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,825.66x = 332,342.07 × 133,397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,825.66x = 44,333,548,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,333,548,108.09/240,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,089.80

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