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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,863.38, 332,364.63 and 133,406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,863.38, 332,364.63 and 133,406.50 is: 184,086.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,863.38 : 332,364.63 = 133,406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,863.38/332,364.63 = 133,406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,863.38x = 332,364.63 × 133,406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,863.38x = 44,339,602,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339,602,012.10/240,863.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,086.11

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