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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,704.74, 332,182.92 and 133,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,704.74, 332,182.92 and 133,274.76 is: 183,924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,704.74 : 332,182.92 = 133,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,704.74/332,182.92 = 133,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,704.74x = 332,182.92 × 133,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,704.74x = 44,271,598,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271,598,939.10/240,704.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,924.92

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