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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,870.35, 332,421.50 and 133,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,870.35, 332,421.50 and 133,474.07 is: 184,205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,870.35 : 332,421.50 = 133,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,870.35/332,421.50 = 133,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,870.35x = 332,421.50 × 133,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,870.35x = 44,369,650,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,369,650,560.51/240,870.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,205.53

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