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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,878.52, 332,412.12 and 133,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,878.52, 332,412.12 and 133,455.24 is: 184,168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,878.52 : 332,412.12 = 133,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,878.52/332,412.12 = 133,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,878.52x = 332,412.12 × 133,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,878.52x = 44,362,139,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,362,139,253.51/240,878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,168.10

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