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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,827.11, 332,352.36 and 133,397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,827.11, 332,352.36 and 133,397.14 is: 184,094.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,827.11 : 332,352.36 = 133,397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,827.11/332,352.36 = 133,397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,827.11x = 332,352.36 × 133,397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,827.11x = 44,334,851,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334,851,967.50/240,827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,094.11

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