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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,885.52, 332,421.78 and 133,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,885.52, 332,421.78 and 133,462.24 is: 184,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,885.52 : 332,421.78 = 133,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,885.52/332,421.78 = 133,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,885.52x = 332,421.78 × 133,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,885.52x = 44,365,755,383.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,365,755,383.59/240,885.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,177.76

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