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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,886.02, 332,422.47 and 133,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,886.02, 332,422.47 and 133,462.74 is: 184,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,886.02 : 332,422.47 = 133,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,886.02/332,422.47 = 133,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,886.02x = 332,422.47 × 133,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,886.02x = 44,366,013,683.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,366,013,683.77/240,886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,178.45

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