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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,708.33, 332,150.67 and 133,251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,708.33, 332,150.67 and 133,251.45 is: 183,872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,708.33 : 332,150.67 = 133,251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,708.33/332,150.67 = 133,251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,708.33x = 332,150.67 × 133,251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,708.33x = 44,259,558,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,259,558,395.97/240,708.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,872.15

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