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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,868.62, 332,379.18 and 133,443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,868.62, 332,379.18 and 133,443.18 is: 184,140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,868.62 : 332,379.18 = 133,443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,868.62/332,379.18 = 133,443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,868.62x = 332,379.18 × 133,443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,868.62x = 44,353,734,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,353,734,744.99/240,868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,140.78

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