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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,732.84, 332,211.28 and 133,302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,732.84, 332,211.28 and 133,302.84 is: 183,957.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,732.84 : 332,211.28 = 133,302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,732.84/332,211.28 = 133,302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,732.84x = 332,211.28 × 133,302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,732.84x = 44,284,707,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284,707,104.04/240,732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,957.90

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