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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,697.88, 332,165.76 and 133,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,697.88, 332,165.76 and 133,277.84 is: 183,924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,697.88 : 332,165.76 = 133,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,697.88/332,165.76 = 133,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,697.88x = 332,165.76 × 133,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,697.88x = 44,270,335,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270,335,014.76/240,697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,924.91

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