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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,884.90, 332,394.26 and 133,428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,884.90, 332,394.26 and 133,428.28 is: 184,116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,884.90 : 332,394.26 = 133,428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,884.90/332,394.26 = 133,428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,884.90x = 332,394.26 × 133,428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,884.90x = 44,350,794,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350,794,393.67/240,884.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,116.13

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