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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,901.88, 332,440.28 and 133,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,901.88, 332,440.28 and 133,469.76 is: 184,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,901.88 : 332,440.28 = 133,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,901.88/332,440.28 = 133,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,901.88x = 332,440.28 × 133,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,901.88x = 44,370,724,385.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,370,724,385.93/240,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,185.88

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