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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,703.38, 332,181.04 and 133,273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,703.38, 332,181.04 and 133,273.42 is: 183,923.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,703.38 : 332,181.04 = 133,273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,703.38/332,181.04 = 133,273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,703.38x = 332,181.04 × 133,273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,703.38x = 44,270,903,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270,903,259.96/240,703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,923.06

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