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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,916.08, 332,464.72 and 133,485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,916.08, 332,464.72 and 133,485.20 is: 184,209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,916.08 : 332,464.72 = 133,485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,916.08/332,464.72 = 133,485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,916.08x = 332,464.72 × 133,485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,916.08x = 44,379,119,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,379,119,642.14/240,916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,209.87

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