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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,899.15, 332,443.50 and 133,470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,899.15, 332,443.50 and 133,470.88 is: 184,191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,899.15 : 332,443.50 = 133,470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,899.15/332,443.50 = 133,470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,899.15x = 332,443.50 × 133,470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,899.15x = 44,371,524,833.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,371,524,833.06/240,899.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,191.29

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