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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,851.84, 332,375.56 and 133,428.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,851.84, 332,375.56 and 133,428.84 is: 184,131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,851.84 : 332,375.56 = 133,428.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,851.84/332,375.56 = 133,428.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,851.84x = 332,375.56 × 133,428.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,851.84x = 44,348,485,415.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,348,485,415.15/240,851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,131.81

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