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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,902.30, 332,431.29 and 133,465.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,902.30, 332,431.29 and 133,465.93 is: 184,175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,902.30 : 332,431.29 = 133,465.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,902.30/332,431.29 = 133,465.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,902.30x = 332,431.29 × 133,465.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,902.30x = 44,368,250,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,368,250,449.87/240,902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,175.29

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