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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,862.77, 332,390.39 and 133,439.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,862.77, 332,390.39 and 133,439.49 is: 184,146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,862.77 : 332,390.39 = 133,439.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,862.77/332,390.39 = 133,439.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,862.77x = 332,390.39 × 133,439.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,862.77x = 44,354,003,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354,003,455.30/240,862.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,146.36

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