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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,918.30, 332,466.93 and 133,495.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,918.30, 332,466.93 and 133,495.29 is: 184,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,918.30 : 332,466.93 = 133,495.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,918.30/332,466.93 = 133,495.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,918.30x = 332,466.93 × 133,495.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,918.30x = 44,382,769,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,382,769,235.76/240,918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,223.32

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