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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,672.76, 332,131.02 and 133,244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,672.76, 332,131.02 and 133,244.56 is: 183,878.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,672.76 : 332,131.02 = 133,244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,672.76/332,131.02 = 133,244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,672.76x = 332,131.02 × 133,244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,672.76x = 44,254,651,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,254,651,622.25/240,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,878.94

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