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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,926.30, 332,477.97 and 133,503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,926.30, 332,477.97 and 133,503.29 is: 184,234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,926.30 : 332,477.97 = 133,503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,926.30/332,477.97 = 133,503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,926.30x = 332,477.97 × 133,503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,926.30x = 44,386,902,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,386,902,847.52/240,926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,234.36

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