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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,827.55, 332,352.96 and 133,397.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,827.55, 332,352.96 and 133,397.57 is: 184,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,827.55 : 332,352.96 = 133,397.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,827.55/332,352.96 = 133,397.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,827.55x = 332,352.96 × 133,397.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,827.55x = 44,335,077,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,335,077,246.31/240,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,094.71

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