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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,696.48, 332,171.53 and 133,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,696.48, 332,171.53 and 133,266.52 is: 183,913.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,696.48 : 332,171.53 = 133,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,696.48/332,171.53 = 133,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,696.48x = 332,171.53 × 133,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,696.48x = 44,267,341,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,341,518.99/240,696.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,913.54

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