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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,838.66, 332,357.33 and 133,415.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,838.66, 332,357.33 and 133,415.65 is: 184,113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,838.66 : 332,357.33 = 133,415.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,838.66/332,357.33 = 133,415.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,838.66x = 332,357.33 × 133,415.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,838.66x = 44,341,668,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,668,716.86/240,838.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,113.59

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