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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,875.92, 332,399.30 and 133,447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,875.92, 332,399.30 and 133,447.64 is: 184,152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,875.92 : 332,399.30 = 133,447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,875.92/332,399.30 = 133,447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,875.92x = 332,399.30 × 133,447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,875.92x = 44,357,902,122.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357,902,122.65/240,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,152.50

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