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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,727.43, 332,199.79 and 133,295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,727.43, 332,199.79 and 133,295.15 is: 183,945.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,727.43 : 332,199.79 = 133,295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,727.43/332,199.79 = 133,295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,727.43x = 332,199.79 × 133,295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,727.43x = 44,280,621,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,280,621,335.28/240,727.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,945.06

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