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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,727.51, 332,199.88 and 133,295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,727.51, 332,199.88 and 133,295.23 is: 183,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,727.51 : 332,199.88 = 133,295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,727.51/332,199.88 = 133,295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,727.51x = 332,199.88 × 133,295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,727.51x = 44,280,657,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,280,657,083.10/240,727.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,945.15

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