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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,848.69, 332,366.84 and 133,418.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,848.69, 332,366.84 and 133,418.39 is: 184,114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,848.69 : 332,366.84 = 133,418.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,848.69/332,366.84 = 133,418.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,848.69x = 332,366.84 × 133,418.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,848.69x = 44,343,848,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343,848,682.19/240,848.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,114.97

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