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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,887.46, 332,415.18 and 133,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,887.46, 332,415.18 and 133,459.14 is: 184,168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,887.46 : 332,415.18 = 133,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,887.46/332,415.18 = 133,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,887.46x = 332,415.18 × 133,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,887.46x = 44,363,844,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,363,844,045.75/240,887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,168.34

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