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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,702.12, 332,171.58 and 133,274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,702.12, 332,171.58 and 133,274.04 is: 183,919.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,702.12 : 332,171.58 = 133,274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,702.12/332,171.58 = 133,274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,702.12x = 332,171.58 × 133,274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,702.12x = 44,269,848,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,269,848,439.78/240,702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,919.64

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