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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,826.24, 332,358.96 and 133,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,826.24, 332,358.96 and 133,406.52 is: 184,111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,826.24 : 332,358.96 = 133,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,826.24/332,358.96 = 133,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,826.24x = 332,358.96 × 133,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,826.24x = 44,338,852,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,338,852,244.42/240,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,111.38

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