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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,868.24, 332,416.92 and 133,448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,868.24, 332,416.92 and 133,448.20 is: 184,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,868.24 : 332,416.92 = 133,448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,868.24/332,416.92 = 133,448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,868.24x = 332,416.92 × 133,448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,868.24x = 44,360,439,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360,439,623.54/240,868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,168.90

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