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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,733.12, 332,211.50 and 133,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,733.12, 332,211.50 and 133,303.15 is: 183,958.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,733.12 : 332,211.50 = 133,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,733.12/332,211.50 = 133,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,733.12x = 332,211.50 × 133,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,733.12x = 44,284,840,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,284,840,039.78/240,733.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,958.23

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