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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,884.27, 332,407.20 and 133,447.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,884.27, 332,407.20 and 133,447.89 is: 184,150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,884.27 : 332,407.20 = 133,447.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,884.27/332,407.20 = 133,447.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,884.27x = 332,407.20 × 133,447.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,884.27x = 44,359,039,460.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359,039,460.81/240,884.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,150.84

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