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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,842.02, 332,364.60 and 133,413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,842.02, 332,364.60 and 133,413.78 is: 184,112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,842.02 : 332,364.60 = 133,413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,842.02/332,364.60 = 133,413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,842.02x = 332,364.60 × 133,413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,842.02x = 44,342,017,624.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,342,017,624.19/240,842.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,112.46

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