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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,827.34, 332,327.11 and 133,391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,827.34, 332,327.11 and 133,391.10 is: 184,071.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,827.34 : 332,327.11 = 133,391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,827.34/332,327.11 = 133,391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,827.34x = 332,327.11 × 133,391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,827.34x = 44,329,478,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,329,478,762.72/240,827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,071.62

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