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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,883.90, 332,392.88 and 133,427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,883.90, 332,392.88 and 133,427.28 is: 184,114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,883.90 : 332,392.88 = 133,427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,883.90/332,392.88 = 133,427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,883.90x = 332,392.88 × 133,427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,883.90x = 44,350,277,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350,277,869.77/240,883.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,114.75

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