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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,719.64, 332,196.60 and 133,289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,719.64, 332,196.60 and 133,289.46 is: 183,941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,719.64 : 332,196.60 = 133,289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,719.64/332,196.60 = 133,289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,719.64x = 332,196.60 × 133,289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,719.64x = 44,278,305,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,278,305,427.84/240,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,941.39

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