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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,855.24, 332,398.98 and 133,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,855.24, 332,398.98 and 133,435.20 is: 184,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,855.24 : 332,398.98 = 133,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,855.24/332,398.98 = 133,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,855.24x = 332,398.98 × 133,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,855.24x = 44,353,724,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353,724,376.10/240,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,150.96

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