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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,882.52, 332,417.64 and 133,459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,882.52, 332,417.64 and 133,459.24 is: 184,173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,882.52 : 332,417.64 = 133,459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,882.52/332,417.64 = 133,459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,882.52x = 332,417.64 × 133,459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,882.52x = 44,364,205,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364,205,596.99/240,882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,173.62

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