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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,839.12, 332,353.83 and 133,406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,839.12, 332,353.83 and 133,406.90 is: 184,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,839.12 : 332,353.83 = 133,406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,839.12/332,353.83 = 133,406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,839.12x = 332,353.83 × 133,406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,839.12x = 44,338,294,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,338,294,248.26/240,839.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,099.22

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