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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,733.45, 332,211.95 and 133,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,733.45, 332,211.95 and 133,303.48 is: 183,958.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,733.45 : 332,211.95 = 133,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,733.45/332,211.95 = 133,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,733.45x = 332,211.95 × 133,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,733.45x = 44,285,008,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,285,008,535.31/240,733.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,958.69

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