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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,899.16, 332,436.52 and 133,467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,899.16, 332,436.52 and 133,467.04 is: 184,182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,899.16 : 332,436.52 = 133,467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,899.16/332,436.52 = 133,467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,899.16x = 332,436.52 × 133,467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,899.16x = 44,369,318,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,369,318,312.30/240,899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,182.12

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