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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,702.45, 332,179.77 and 133,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,702.45, 332,179.77 and 133,272.48 is: 183,921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,702.45 : 332,179.77 = 133,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,702.45/332,179.77 = 133,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,702.45x = 332,179.77 × 133,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,702.45x = 44,270,421,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270,421,753.73/240,702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,921.77

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