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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,884.41, 332,393.55 and 133,427.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,884.41, 332,393.55 and 133,427.77 is: 184,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,884.41 : 332,393.55 = 133,427.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,884.41/332,393.55 = 133,427.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,884.41x = 332,393.55 × 133,427.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,884.41x = 44,350,530,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350,530,138.88/240,884.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,115.40

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