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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,733.44, 332,197.92 and 133,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,733.44, 332,197.92 and 133,297.44 is: 183,942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,733.44 : 332,197.92 = 133,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,733.44/332,197.92 = 133,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,733.44x = 332,197.92 × 133,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,733.44x = 44,281,132,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281,132,309.32/240,733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,942.59

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