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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,842.13, 332,357.97 and 133,409.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,842.13, 332,357.97 and 133,409.90 is: 184,103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,842.13 : 332,357.97 = 133,409.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,842.13/332,357.97 = 133,409.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,842.13x = 332,357.97 × 133,409.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,842.13x = 44,339,841,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339,841,880.11/240,842.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,103.35

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