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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,842.38, 332,358.32 and 133,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,842.38, 332,358.32 and 133,410.16 is: 184,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,842.38 : 332,358.32 = 133,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,842.38/332,358.32 = 133,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,842.38x = 332,358.32 × 133,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,842.38x = 44,339,976,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339,976,648.53/240,842.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,103.71

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