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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,701.25, 332,178.10 and 133,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,701.25, 332,178.10 and 133,271.28 is: 183,920.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,701.25 : 332,178.10 = 133,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,701.25/332,178.10 = 133,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,701.25x = 332,178.10 × 133,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,701.25x = 44,269,800,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,269,800,574.97/240,701.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,920.11

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