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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,704.51, 332,182.59 and 133,274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,704.51, 332,182.59 and 133,274.53 is: 183,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,704.51 : 332,182.59 = 133,274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,704.51/332,182.59 = 133,274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,704.51x = 332,182.59 × 133,274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,704.51x = 44,271,478,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271,478,556.43/240,704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,924.59

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