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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,697.62, 332,165.34 and 133,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,697.62, 332,165.34 and 133,269.54 is: 183,913.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,697.62 : 332,165.34 = 133,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,697.62/332,165.34 = 133,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,697.62x = 332,165.34 × 133,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,697.62x = 44,267,522,065.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,522,065.74/240,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,913.42

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