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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,673.84, 332,125.92 and 133,241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,673.84, 332,125.92 and 133,241.56 is: 183,871.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,673.84 : 332,125.92 = 133,241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,673.84/332,125.92 = 133,241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,673.84x = 332,125.92 × 133,241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,673.84x = 44,252,975,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,252,975,697.24/240,673.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,871.15

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