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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,905.55, 332,435.77 and 133,469.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,905.55, 332,435.77 and 133,469.18 is: 184,179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,905.55 : 332,435.77 = 133,469.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,905.55/332,435.77 = 133,469.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,905.55x = 332,435.77 × 133,469.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,905.55x = 44,369,929,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,369,929,624.57/240,905.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,179.77

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