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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,882.26, 332,413.00 and 133,449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,882.26, 332,413.00 and 133,449.93 is: 184,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,882.26 : 332,413.00 = 133,449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,882.26/332,413.00 = 133,449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,882.26x = 332,413.00 × 133,449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,882.26x = 44,360,491,247.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360,491,247.47/240,882.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,158.40

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