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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,873.42, 332,395.86 and 133,445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,873.42, 332,395.86 and 133,445.14 is: 184,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,873.42 : 332,395.86 = 133,445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,873.42/332,395.86 = 133,445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,873.42x = 332,395.86 × 133,445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,873.42x = 44,356,612,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356,612,073.12/240,873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,149.05

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