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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,871.67, 332,393.45 and 133,443.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,871.67, 332,393.45 and 133,443.39 is: 184,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,871.67 : 332,393.45 = 133,443.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,871.67/332,393.45 = 133,443.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,871.67x = 332,393.45 × 133,443.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,871.67x = 44,355,708,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,355,708,114.58/240,871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,146.64

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