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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,708.58, 332,151.02 and 133,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,708.58, 332,151.02 and 133,251.70 is: 183,872.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,708.58 : 332,151.02 = 133,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,708.58/332,151.02 = 133,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,708.58x = 332,151.02 × 133,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,708.58x = 44,259,687,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,259,687,405.48/240,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,872.50

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