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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,840.38, 332,355.56 and 133,408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,840.38, 332,355.56 and 133,408.16 is: 184,100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,840.38 : 332,355.56 = 133,408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,840.38/332,355.56 = 133,408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,840.38x = 332,355.56 × 133,408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,840.38x = 44,338,941,396.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,338,941,396.55/240,840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,100.95

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