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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,860.49, 332,406.23 and 133,440.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,860.49, 332,406.23 and 133,440.45 is: 184,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,860.49 : 332,406.23 = 133,440.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,860.49/332,406.23 = 133,440.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,860.49x = 332,406.23 × 133,440.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,860.49x = 44,356,436,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356,436,246.80/240,860.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,158.21

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