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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,701.38, 332,178.28 and 133,271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,701.38, 332,178.28 and 133,271.41 is: 183,920.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,701.38 : 332,178.28 = 133,271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,701.38/332,178.28 = 133,271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,701.38x = 332,178.28 × 133,271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,701.38x = 44,269,866,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,269,866,583.35/240,701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,920.29

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