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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,695.70, 332,172.33 and 133,277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,695.70, 332,172.33 and 133,277.58 is: 183,929.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,695.70 : 332,172.33 = 133,277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,695.70/332,172.33 = 133,277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,695.70x = 332,172.33 × 133,277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,695.70x = 44,271,124,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271,124,285.36/240,695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,929.85

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