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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,697.73, 332,173.25 and 133,267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,697.73, 332,173.25 and 133,267.77 is: 183,915.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,697.73 : 332,173.25 = 133,267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,697.73/332,173.25 = 133,267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,697.73x = 332,173.25 × 133,267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,697.73x = 44,267,986,620.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,267,986,620.29/240,697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,915.26

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