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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,715.94, 332,198.33 and 133,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,715.94, 332,198.33 and 133,285.88 is: 183,940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,715.94 : 332,198.33 = 133,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,715.94/332,198.33 = 133,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,715.94x = 332,198.33 × 133,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,715.94x = 44,277,346,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277,346,912.65/240,715.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,940.24

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