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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,697.23, 332,172.56 and 133,267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,697.23, 332,172.56 and 133,267.27 is: 183,914.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,697.23 : 332,172.56 = 133,267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,697.23/332,172.56 = 133,267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,697.23x = 332,172.56 × 133,267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,697.23x = 44,267,728,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,728,579.25/240,697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,914.57

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