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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,862.44, 332,363.33 and 133,405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,862.44, 332,363.33 and 133,405.56 is: 184,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,862.44 : 332,363.33 = 133,405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,862.44/332,363.33 = 133,405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,862.44x = 332,363.33 × 133,405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,862.44x = 44,339,114,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339,114,685.38/240,862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,084.81

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