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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,871.92, 332,393.79 and 133,443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,871.92, 332,393.79 and 133,443.64 is: 184,146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,871.92 : 332,393.79 = 133,443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,871.92/332,393.79 = 133,443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,871.92x = 332,393.79 × 133,443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,871.92x = 44,355,837,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,355,837,251.00/240,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,146.98

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