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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,696.21, 332,171.15 and 133,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,696.21, 332,171.15 and 133,266.24 is: 183,913.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,696.21 : 332,171.15 = 133,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,696.21/332,171.15 = 133,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,696.21x = 332,171.15 × 133,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,696.21x = 44,267,199,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,199,780.52/240,696.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,913.16

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