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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,701.74, 332,178.78 and 133,271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,701.74, 332,178.78 and 133,271.76 is: 183,920.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,701.74 : 332,178.78 = 133,271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,701.74/332,178.78 = 133,271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,701.74x = 332,178.78 × 133,271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,701.74x = 44,270,050,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270,050,645.25/240,701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,920.78

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