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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,699.41, 332,175.57 and 133,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,699.41, 332,175.57 and 133,269.44 is: 183,917.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,699.41 : 332,175.57 = 133,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,699.41/332,175.57 = 133,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,699.41x = 332,175.57 × 133,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,699.41x = 44,268,851,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268,851,998.54/240,699.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,917.58

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