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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,697.95, 332,173.55 and 133,267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,697.95, 332,173.55 and 133,267.98 is: 183,915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,697.95 : 332,173.55 = 133,267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,697.95/332,173.55 = 133,267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,697.95x = 332,173.55 × 133,267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,697.95x = 44,268,096,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268,096,978.64/240,697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,915.56

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