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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,862.50, 332,408.98 and 133,442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,862.50, 332,408.98 and 133,442.46 is: 184,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,862.50 : 332,408.98 = 133,442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,862.50/332,408.98 = 133,442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,862.50x = 332,408.98 × 133,442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,862.50x = 44,357,472,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357,472,017.29/240,862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,160.97

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