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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,883.41, 332,392.17 and 133,426.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,883.41, 332,392.17 and 133,426.77 is: 184,114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,883.41 : 332,392.17 = 133,426.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,883.41/332,392.17 = 133,426.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,883.41x = 332,392.17 × 133,426.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,883.41x = 44,350,013,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350,013,616.39/240,883.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,114.02

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