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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,907.80, 332,438.88 and 133,471.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,907.80, 332,438.88 and 133,471.43 is: 184,182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,907.80 : 332,438.88 = 133,471.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,907.80/332,438.88 = 133,471.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,907.80x = 332,438.88 × 133,471.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,907.80x = 44,371,092,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,371,092,701.20/240,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,182.88

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