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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,697.21, 332,172.53 and 133,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,697.21, 332,172.53 and 133,267.24 is: 183,914.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,697.21 : 332,172.53 = 133,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,697.21/332,172.53 = 133,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,697.21x = 332,172.53 × 133,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,697.21x = 44,267,716,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,716,276.92/240,697.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,914.54

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