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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,840.16, 332,359.40 and 133,417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,840.16, 332,359.40 and 133,417.15 is: 184,115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,840.16 : 332,359.40 = 133,417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,840.16/332,359.40 = 133,417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,840.16x = 332,359.40 × 133,417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,840.16x = 44,342,443,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342,443,426.35/240,840.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,115.66

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