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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,726.31, 332,198.24 and 133,294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,726.31, 332,198.24 and 133,294.03 is: 183,943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,726.31 : 332,198.24 = 133,294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,726.31/332,198.24 = 133,294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,726.31x = 332,198.24 × 133,294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,726.31x = 44,280,040,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,280,040,671.54/240,726.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,943.50

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