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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,917.13, 332,451.63 and 133,480.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,917.13, 332,451.63 and 133,480.74 is: 184,195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,917.13 : 332,451.63 = 133,480.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,917.13/332,451.63 = 133,480.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,917.13x = 332,451.63 × 133,480.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,917.13x = 44,375,889,586.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375,889,586.61/240,917.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,195.66

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