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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,864.38, 332,366.01 and 133,407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,864.38, 332,366.01 and 133,407.50 is: 184,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,864.38 : 332,366.01 = 133,407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,864.38/332,366.01 = 133,407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,864.38x = 332,366.01 × 133,407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,864.38x = 44,340,118,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,340,118,479.08/240,864.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,087.49

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