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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,908.43, 332,455.86 and 133,488.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,908.43, 332,455.86 and 133,488.39 is: 184,215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,908.43 : 332,455.86 = 133,488.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,908.43/332,455.86 = 133,488.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,908.43x = 332,455.86 × 133,488.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,908.43x = 44,378,997,497.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,378,997,497.47/240,908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,215.21

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