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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,872.68, 332,406.87 and 133,449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,872.68, 332,406.87 and 133,449.06 is: 184,161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,872.68 : 332,406.87 = 133,449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,872.68/332,406.87 = 133,449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,872.68x = 332,406.87 × 133,449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,872.68x = 44,359,384,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359,384,339.04/240,872.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,161.13

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