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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,703.51, 332,181.21 and 133,273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,703.51, 332,181.21 and 133,273.53 is: 183,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,703.51 : 332,181.21 = 133,273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,703.51/332,181.21 = 133,273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,703.51x = 332,181.21 × 133,273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,703.51x = 44,270,962,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270,962,456.37/240,703.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,923.21

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