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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,864.24, 332,411.40 and 133,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,864.24, 332,411.40 and 133,444.20 is: 184,163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,864.24 : 332,411.40 = 133,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,864.24/332,411.40 = 133,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,864.24x = 332,411.40 × 133,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,864.24x = 44,358,373,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358,373,343.88/240,864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,163.38

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