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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,736.52, 332,212.29 and 133,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,736.52, 332,212.29 and 133,304.24 is: 183,957.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,736.52 : 332,212.29 = 133,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,736.52/332,212.29 = 133,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,736.52x = 332,212.29 × 133,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,736.52x = 44,285,305,176.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,285,305,176.05/240,736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,957.57

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