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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,733.68, 332,222.49 and 133,303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,733.68, 332,222.49 and 133,303.71 is: 183,964.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,733.68 : 332,222.49 = 133,303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,733.68/332,222.49 = 133,303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,733.68x = 332,222.49 × 133,303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,733.68x = 44,286,491,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286,491,709.73/240,733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,964.67

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