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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,705.74, 332,184.30 and 133,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,705.74, 332,184.30 and 133,275.76 is: 183,926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,705.74 : 332,184.30 = 133,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,705.74/332,184.30 = 133,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,705.74x = 332,184.30 × 133,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,705.74x = 44,272,115,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,272,115,042.57/240,705.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,926.30

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