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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,844.86, 332,343 and 133,412.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,844.86, 332,343 and 133,412.67 is: 184,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,844.86 : 332,343 = 133,412.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,844.86/332,343 = 133,412.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,844.86x = 332,343 × 133,412.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,844.86x = 44,338,766,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,338,766,985.81/240,844.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,096.80

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