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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,887.91, 332,398.38 and 133,431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,887.91, 332,398.38 and 133,431.27 is: 184,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,887.91 : 332,398.38 = 133,431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,887.91/332,398.38 = 133,431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,887.91x = 332,398.38 × 133,431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,887.91x = 44,352,337,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352,337,989.34/240,887.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,120.23

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