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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,861.24, 332,407.26 and 133,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,861.24, 332,407.26 and 133,441.20 is: 184,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,861.24 : 332,407.26 = 133,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,861.24/332,407.26 = 133,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,861.24x = 332,407.26 × 133,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,861.24x = 44,356,823,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356,823,663.11/240,861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,159.24

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