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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,732.08, 332,206.15 and 133,299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,732.08, 332,206.15 and 133,299.80 is: 183,951.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,732.08 : 332,206.15 = 133,299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,732.08/332,206.15 = 133,299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,732.08x = 332,206.15 × 133,299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,732.08x = 44,283,012,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283,012,605.26/240,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,951.44

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