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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,856.49, 332,381.96 and 133,433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,856.49, 332,381.96 and 133,433.48 is: 184,138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,856.49 : 332,381.96 = 133,433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,856.49/332,381.96 = 133,433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,856.49x = 332,381.96 × 133,433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,856.49x = 44,350,880,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350,880,031.25/240,856.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,138.20

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