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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,843.90, 332,364.84 and 133,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,843.90, 332,364.84 and 133,411.68 is: 184,108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,843.90 : 332,364.84 = 133,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,843.90/332,364.84 = 133,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,843.90x = 332,364.84 × 133,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,843.90x = 44,341,351,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,351,677.33/240,843.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,108.26

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