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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,901.62, 332,430.34 and 133,465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,901.62, 332,430.34 and 133,465.24 is: 184,174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,901.62 : 332,430.34 = 133,465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,901.62/332,430.34 = 133,465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,901.62x = 332,430.34 × 133,465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,901.62x = 44,367,895,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,367,895,111.38/240,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,174.33

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