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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,732.70, 332,210.92 and 133,302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,732.70, 332,210.92 and 133,302.73 is: 183,957.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,732.70 : 332,210.92 = 133,302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,732.70/332,210.92 = 133,302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,732.70x = 332,210.92 × 133,302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,732.70x = 44,284,622,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284,622,280.87/240,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,957.65

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