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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,725.43, 332,197.03 and 133,293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,725.43, 332,197.03 and 133,293.15 is: 183,942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,725.43 : 332,197.03 = 133,293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,725.43/332,197.03 = 133,293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,725.43x = 332,197.03 × 133,293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,725.43x = 44,279,588,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279,588,549.34/240,725.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,942.30

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