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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,846.84, 332,368.65 and 133,423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,846.84, 332,368.65 and 133,423.83 is: 184,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,846.84 : 332,368.65 = 133,423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,846.84/332,368.65 = 133,423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,846.84x = 332,368.65 × 133,423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,846.84x = 44,345,898,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345,898,254.93/240,846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,124.89

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