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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,849.75, 332,368.31 and 133,419.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,849.75, 332,368.31 and 133,419.45 is: 184,116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,849.75 : 332,368.31 = 133,419.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,849.75/332,368.31 = 133,419.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,849.75x = 332,368.31 × 133,419.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,849.75x = 44,344,397,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344,397,117.63/240,849.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,116.43

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