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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,736.02, 332,211.60 and 133,303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,736.02, 332,211.60 and 133,303.74 is: 183,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,736.02 : 332,211.60 = 133,303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,736.02/332,211.60 = 133,303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,736.02x = 332,211.60 × 133,303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,736.02x = 44,285,047,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,285,047,505.59/240,736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,956.88

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