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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,737.49, 332,219.34 and 133,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,737.49, 332,219.34 and 133,314.48 is: 183,974.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,737.49 : 332,219.34 = 133,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,737.49/332,219.34 = 133,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,737.49x = 332,219.34 × 133,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,737.49x = 44,289,648,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,289,648,558.04/240,737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,974.87

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