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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,874.28, 332,382.26 and 133,424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,874.28, 332,382.26 and 133,424.24 is: 184,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,874.28 : 332,382.26 = 133,424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,874.28/332,382.26 = 133,424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,874.28x = 332,382.26 × 133,424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,874.28x = 44,347,848,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,347,848,100.95/240,874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,112.01

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