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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,897.15, 332,433.77 and 133,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,897.15, 332,433.77 and 133,465.04 is: 184,179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,897.15 : 332,433.77 = 133,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,897.15/332,433.77 = 133,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,897.15x = 332,433.77 × 133,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,897.15x = 44,368,284,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,368,284,080.91/240,897.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,179.36

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