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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,730.86, 332,204.53 and 133,298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,730.86, 332,204.53 and 133,298.59 is: 183,949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,730.86 : 332,204.53 = 133,298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,730.86/332,204.53 = 133,298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,730.86x = 332,204.53 × 133,298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,730.86x = 44,282,394,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,282,394,526.79/240,730.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,949.80

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