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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,893.46, 332,423.43 and 133,465.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,893.46, 332,423.43 and 133,465.14 is: 184,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,893.46 : 332,423.43 = 133,465.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,893.46/332,423.43 = 133,465.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,893.46x = 332,423.43 × 133,465.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,893.46x = 44,366,939,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,366,939,624.23/240,893.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,176.60

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