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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,732.74, 332,207.11 and 133,300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,732.74, 332,207.11 and 133,300.46 is: 183,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,732.74 : 332,207.11 = 133,300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,732.74/332,207.11 = 133,300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,732.74x = 332,207.11 × 133,300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,732.74x = 44,283,361,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283,361,575.41/240,732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,952.38

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