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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,708.32, 332,150.66 and 133,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,708.32, 332,150.66 and 133,251.44 is: 183,872.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,708.32 : 332,150.66 = 133,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,708.32/332,150.66 = 133,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,708.32x = 332,150.66 × 133,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,708.32x = 44,259,553,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,259,553,741.95/240,708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,872.14

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