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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,850.70, 332,369.60 and 133,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,850.70, 332,369.60 and 133,420.40 is: 184,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,850.70 : 332,369.60 = 133,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,850.70/332,369.60 = 133,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,850.70x = 332,369.60 × 133,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,850.70x = 44,344,884,979.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344,884,979.84/240,850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,117.73

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