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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,653.28, 332,090.76 and 133,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,653.28, 332,090.76 and 133,215.72 is: 183,831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,653.28 : 332,090.76 = 133,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,653.28/332,090.76 = 133,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,653.28x = 332,090.76 × 133,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,653.28x = 44,239,709,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,239,709,698.75/240,653.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,831.73

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