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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,876.18, 332,377.83 and 133,441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,876.18, 332,377.83 and 133,441.02 is: 184,131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,876.18 : 332,377.83 = 133,441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,876.18/332,377.83 = 133,441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,876.18x = 332,377.83 × 133,441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,876.18x = 44,352,836,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352,836,660.59/240,876.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,131.27

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