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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,882.96, 332,408.97 and 133,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,882.96, 332,408.97 and 133,454.64 is: 184,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,882.96 : 332,408.97 = 133,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,882.96/332,408.97 = 133,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,882.96x = 332,408.97 × 133,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,882.96x = 44,361,519,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361,519,424.12/240,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,162.13

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