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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,843.15, 332,363.55 and 133,420.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,843.15, 332,363.55 and 133,420.14 is: 184,119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,843.15 : 332,363.55 = 133,420.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,843.15/332,363.55 = 133,420.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,843.15x = 332,363.55 × 133,420.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,843.15x = 44,343,991,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343,991,371.90/240,843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,119.79

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