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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,698.73, 332,174.63 and 133,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,698.73, 332,174.63 and 133,268.76 is: 183,916.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,698.73 : 332,174.63 = 133,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,698.73/332,174.63 = 133,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,698.73x = 332,174.63 × 133,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,698.73x = 44,268,501,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268,501,043.56/240,698.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,916.64

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