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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,879.48, 332,413.03 and 133,449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,879.48, 332,413.03 and 133,449.58 is: 184,160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,879.48 : 332,413.03 = 133,449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,879.48/332,413.03 = 133,449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,879.48x = 332,413.03 × 133,449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,879.48x = 44,360,379,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360,379,240.03/240,879.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,160.06

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