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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,863.02, 332,390.73 and 133,439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,863.02, 332,390.73 and 133,439.74 is: 184,146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,863.02 : 332,390.73 = 133,439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,863.02/332,390.73 = 133,439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,863.02x = 332,390.73 × 133,439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,863.02x = 44,354,132,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,354,132,589.61/240,863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,146.71

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