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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,725.64, 332,204.88 and 133,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,725.64, 332,204.88 and 133,295.46 is: 183,949.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,725.64 : 332,204.88 = 133,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,725.64/332,204.88 = 133,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,725.64x = 332,204.88 × 133,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,725.64x = 44,281,402,293.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281,402,293.84/240,725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,949.67

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