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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,929.18, 332,481.93 and 133,506.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,929.18, 332,481.93 and 133,506.17 is: 184,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,929.18 : 332,481.93 = 133,506.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,929.18/332,481.93 = 133,506.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,929.18x = 332,481.93 × 133,506.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,929.18x = 44,388,387,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,388,387,406.10/240,929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,238.32

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