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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,903.80, 332,433.36 and 133,467.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,903.80, 332,433.36 and 133,467.43 is: 184,177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,903.80 : 332,433.36 = 133,467.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,903.80/332,433.36 = 133,467.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,903.80x = 332,433.36 × 133,467.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,903.80x = 44,369,025,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,369,025,374.38/240,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,177.36

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