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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,886.36, 332,425.52 and 133,457.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,886.36, 332,425.52 and 133,457.86 is: 184,173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,886.36 : 332,425.52 = 133,457.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,886.36/332,425.52 = 133,457.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,886.36x = 332,425.52 × 133,457.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,886.36x = 44,364,798,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364,798,508.59/240,886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,173.14

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