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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,735.31, 332,214.65 and 133,305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,735.31, 332,214.65 and 133,305.31 is: 183,961.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,735.31 : 332,214.65 = 133,305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,735.31/332,214.65 = 133,305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,735.31x = 332,214.65 × 133,305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,735.31x = 44,285,977,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,285,977,153.43/240,735.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,961.29

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