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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,709.33, 332,152.05 and 133,252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,709.33, 332,152.05 and 133,252.45 is: 183,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,709.33 : 332,152.05 = 133,252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,709.33/332,152.05 = 133,252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,709.33x = 332,152.05 × 133,252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,709.33x = 44,260,074,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260,074,435.02/240,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,873.53

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