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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,704.46, 332,182.54 and 133,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,704.46, 332,182.54 and 133,274.48 is: 183,924.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,704.46 : 332,182.54 = 133,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,704.46/332,182.54 = 133,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,704.46x = 332,182.54 × 133,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,704.46x = 44,271,455,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271,455,283.58/240,704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,924.53

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