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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,828.16, 332,345.52 and 133,399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,828.16, 332,345.52 and 133,399.84 is: 184,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,828.16 : 332,345.52 = 133,399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,828.16/332,345.52 = 133,399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,828.16x = 332,345.52 × 133,399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,828.16x = 44,334,839,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334,839,192.72/240,828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,093.25

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