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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,900.62, 332,428.96 and 133,464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,900.62, 332,428.96 and 133,464.24 is: 184,172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,900.62 : 332,428.96 = 133,464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,900.62/332,428.96 = 133,464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,900.62x = 332,428.96 × 133,464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,900.62x = 44,367,378,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,367,378,667.22/240,900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,172.96

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