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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,716.94, 332,199.71 and 133,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,716.94, 332,199.71 and 133,286.88 is: 183,941.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,716.94 : 332,199.71 = 133,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,716.94/332,199.71 = 133,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,716.94x = 332,199.71 × 133,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,716.94x = 44,277,862,882.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277,862,882.80/240,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,941.62

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