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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,844.38, 332,361.08 and 133,412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,844.38, 332,361.08 and 133,412.16 is: 184,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,844.38 : 332,361.08 = 133,412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,844.38/332,361.08 = 133,412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,844.38x = 332,361.08 × 133,412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,844.38x = 44,341,009,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341,009,582.73/240,844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,106.47

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