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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,858.24, 332,403.12 and 133,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,858.24, 332,403.12 and 133,438.20 is: 184,155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,858.24 : 332,403.12 = 133,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,858.24/332,403.12 = 133,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,858.24x = 332,403.12 × 133,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,858.24x = 44,355,274,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,355,274,007.18/240,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,155.10

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