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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,694.78, 332,157.90 and 133,258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,694.78, 332,157.90 and 133,258.36 is: 183,896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,694.78 : 332,157.90 = 133,258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,694.78/332,157.90 = 133,258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,694.78x = 332,157.90 × 133,258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,694.78x = 44,262,817,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262,817,015.04/240,694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,896.04

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