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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,872.92, 332,395.16 and 133,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,872.92, 332,395.16 and 133,444.64 is: 184,148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,872.92 : 332,395.16 = 133,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,872.92/332,395.16 = 133,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,872.92x = 332,395.16 × 133,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,872.92x = 44,356,352,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356,352,463.94/240,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,148.36

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