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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,700.62, 332,169.48 and 133,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,700.62, 332,169.48 and 133,272.54 is: 183,917.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,700.62 : 332,169.48 = 133,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,700.62/332,169.48 = 133,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,700.62x = 332,169.48 × 133,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,700.62x = 44,269,070,310.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,269,070,310.08/240,700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,917.56

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