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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,848.19, 332,366.15 and 133,417.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,848.19, 332,366.15 and 133,417.89 is: 184,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,848.19 : 332,366.15 = 133,417.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,848.19/332,366.15 = 133,417.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,848.19x = 332,366.15 × 133,417.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,848.19x = 44,343,590,773.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343,590,773.97/240,848.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,114.28

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