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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,907.93, 332,439.05 and 133,471.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,907.93, 332,439.05 and 133,471.55 is: 184,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,907.93 : 332,439.05 = 133,471.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,907.93/332,439.05 = 133,471.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,907.93x = 332,439.05 × 133,471.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,907.93x = 44,371,156,448.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,371,156,448.80/240,907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,183.05

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