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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,872.42, 332,394.48 and 133,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,872.42, 332,394.48 and 133,444.14 is: 184,147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,872.42 : 332,394.48 = 133,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,872.42/332,394.48 = 133,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,872.42x = 332,394.48 × 133,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,872.42x = 44,356,095,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356,095,524.35/240,872.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,147.68

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