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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,671.76, 332,129.64 and 133,243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,671.76, 332,129.64 and 133,243.56 is: 183,877.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,671.76 : 332,129.64 = 133,243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,671.76/332,129.64 = 133,243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,671.76x = 332,129.64 × 133,243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,671.76x = 44,254,135,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,254,135,615.12/240,671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,877.56

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