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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,860.68, 332,387.67 and 133,437.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,860.68, 332,387.67 and 133,437.67 is: 184,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,860.68 : 332,387.67 = 133,437.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,860.68/332,387.67 = 133,437.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,860.68x = 332,387.67 × 133,437.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,860.68x = 44,353,036,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353,036,221.53/240,860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,143.95

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