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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,696.73, 332,171.87 and 133,266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,696.73, 332,171.87 and 133,266.77 is: 183,913.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,696.73 : 332,171.87 = 133,266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,696.73/332,171.87 = 133,266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,696.73x = 332,171.87 × 133,266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,696.73x = 44,267,470,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,470,538.90/240,696.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,913.88

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