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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,719.86, 332,203.77 and 133,289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,719.86, 332,203.77 and 133,289.82 is: 183,945.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,719.86 : 332,203.77 = 133,289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,719.86/332,203.77 = 133,289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,719.86x = 332,203.77 × 133,289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,719.86x = 44,279,380,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279,380,706.62/240,719.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,945.69

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