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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,698.14, 332,173.81 and 133,268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,698.14, 332,173.81 and 133,268.17 is: 183,915.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,698.14 : 332,173.81 = 133,268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,698.14/332,173.81 = 133,268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,698.14x = 332,173.81 × 133,268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,698.14x = 44,268,194,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268,194,617.02/240,698.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,915.82

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