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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,870.96, 332,404.20 and 133,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,870.96, 332,404.20 and 133,443.24 is: 184,152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,870.96 : 332,404.20 = 133,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,870.96/332,404.20 = 133,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,870.96x = 332,404.20 × 133,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,870.96x = 44,357,093,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357,093,437.61/240,870.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,152.93

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