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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,724.43, 332,195.66 and 133,292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,724.43, 332,195.66 and 133,292.15 is: 183,940.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,724.43 : 332,195.66 = 133,292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,724.43/332,195.66 = 133,292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,724.43x = 332,195.66 × 133,292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,724.43x = 44,279,071,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279,071,414.63/240,724.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,940.92

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