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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,896.08, 332,432.22 and 133,465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,896.08, 332,432.22 and 133,465.72 is: 184,180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,896.08 : 332,432.22 = 133,465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,896.08/332,432.22 = 133,465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,896.08x = 332,432.22 × 133,465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,896.08x = 44,368,305,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,368,305,593.50/240,896.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,180.27

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