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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,706.74, 332,185.68 and 133,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,706.74, 332,185.68 and 133,276.76 is: 183,927.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,706.74 : 332,185.68 = 133,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,706.74/332,185.68 = 133,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,706.74x = 332,185.68 × 133,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,706.74x = 44,272,631,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,272,631,148.80/240,706.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,927.68

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