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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,861.38, 332,361.87 and 133,404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,861.38, 332,361.87 and 133,404.50 is: 184,083.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,861.38 : 332,361.87 = 133,404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,861.38/332,361.87 = 133,404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,861.38x = 332,361.87 × 133,404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,861.38x = 44,338,570,167.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,338,570,167.45/240,861.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,083.35

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