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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,702.74, 332,180.16 and 133,272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,702.74, 332,180.16 and 133,272.76 is: 183,922.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,702.74 : 332,180.16 = 133,272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,702.74/332,180.16 = 133,272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,702.74x = 332,180.16 × 133,272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,702.74x = 44,270,566,740.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270,566,740.44/240,702.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,922.16

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