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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,826.55, 332,351.58 and 133,396.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,826.55, 332,351.58 and 133,396.57 is: 184,093.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,826.55 : 332,351.58 = 133,396.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,826.55/332,351.58 = 133,396.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,826.55x = 332,351.58 × 133,396.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,826.55x = 44,334,558,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334,558,477.34/240,826.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,093.32

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