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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,908.58, 332,449.44 and 133,478.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,908.58, 332,449.44 and 133,478.22 is: 184,197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,908.58 : 332,449.44 = 133,478.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,908.58/332,449.44 = 133,478.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,908.58x = 332,449.44 × 133,478.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,908.58x = 44,374,759,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,374,759,491.20/240,908.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,197.51

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