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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,861.18, 332,388.36 and 133,438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,861.18, 332,388.36 and 133,438.17 is: 184,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,861.18 : 332,388.36 = 133,438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,861.18/332,388.36 = 133,438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,861.18x = 332,388.36 × 133,438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,861.18x = 44,353,294,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353,294,487.70/240,861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,144.64

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