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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,862.18, 332,389.74 and 133,439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,862.18, 332,389.74 and 133,439.17 is: 184,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,862.18 : 332,389.74 = 133,439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,862.18/332,389.74 = 133,439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,862.18x = 332,389.74 × 133,439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,862.18x = 44,353,811,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353,811,022.12/240,862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,146.02

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