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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,867.60, 332,417.70 and 133,471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,867.60, 332,417.70 and 133,471.32 is: 184,201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,867.60 : 332,417.70 = 133,471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,867.60/332,417.70 = 133,471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,867.60x = 332,417.70 × 133,471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,867.60x = 44,368,229,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,368,229,210.36/240,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,201.73

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