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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,831.06, 332,313.97 and 133,374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,831.06, 332,313.97 and 133,374.58 is: 184,038.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,831.06 : 332,313.97 = 133,374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,831.06/332,313.97 = 133,374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,831.06x = 332,313.97 × 133,374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,831.06x = 44,322,236,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,322,236,176.88/240,831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,038.70

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