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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,729.94, 332,203.23 and 133,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,729.94, 332,203.23 and 133,297.66 is: 183,948.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,729.94 : 332,203.23 = 133,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,729.94/332,203.23 = 133,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,729.94x = 332,203.23 × 133,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,729.94x = 44,281,913,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281,913,203.44/240,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,948.51

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