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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,831.16, 332,346.98 and 133,408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,831.16, 332,346.98 and 133,408.15 is: 184,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,831.16 : 332,346.98 = 133,408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,831.16/332,346.98 = 133,408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,831.16x = 332,346.98 × 133,408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,831.16x = 44,337,795,262.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,337,795,262.54/240,831.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,103.24

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