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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,905.04, 332,451.60 and 133,476.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,905.04, 332,451.60 and 133,476.78 is: 184,199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,905.04 : 332,451.60 = 133,476.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,905.04/332,451.60 = 133,476.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,905.04x = 332,451.60 × 133,476.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,905.04x = 44,374,569,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,569,073.85/240,905.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,199.42

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