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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,700.19, 332,176.63 and 133,270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,700.19, 332,176.63 and 133,270.22 is: 183,918.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,700.19 : 332,176.63 = 133,270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,700.19/332,176.63 = 133,270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,700.19x = 332,176.63 × 133,270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,700.19x = 44,269,250,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,269,250,898.08/240,700.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,918.64

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