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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,699.23, 332,175.32 and 133,269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,699.23, 332,175.32 and 133,269.27 is: 183,917.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,699.23 : 332,175.32 = 133,269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,699.23/332,175.32 = 133,269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,699.23x = 332,175.32 × 133,269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,699.23x = 44,268,762,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268,762,408.42/240,699.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,917.34

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