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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,730.49, 332,204.01 and 133,298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,730.49, 332,204.01 and 133,298.21 is: 183,949.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,730.49 : 332,204.01 = 133,298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,730.49/332,204.01 = 133,298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,730.49x = 332,204.01 × 133,298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,730.49x = 44,282,200,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282,200,968.27/240,730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,949.29

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