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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,729.62, 332,202.81 and 133,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,729.62, 332,202.81 and 133,297.35 is: 183,948.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,729.62 : 332,202.81 = 133,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,729.62/332,202.81 = 133,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,729.62x = 332,202.81 × 133,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,729.62x = 44,281,754,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281,754,049.08/240,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,948.09

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