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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,869.52, 332,399.70 and 133,446.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,869.52, 332,399.70 and 133,446.24 is: 184,155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,869.52 : 332,399.70 = 133,446.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,869.52/332,399.70 = 133,446.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,869.52x = 332,399.70 × 133,446.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,869.52x = 44,357,490,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357,490,142.13/240,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,155.68

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